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HG59 DFL

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 DFL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 75,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 75,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 70,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,743 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,318 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 33,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 30,695 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 27,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 10,184 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,389 miles

baby seat incorrectly fitted to offside rear seat (very loose) unable to fully inspect adult seat belt.have not removed during mot test

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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HG59 DFL is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 50,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG59 DFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG59 DFL is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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