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HG59 GCU

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,259 mi
Last recorded79,259 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 GCU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,259 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 70,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (N/S/R) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

sump corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 70,413 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (N/S/R) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

sump corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,547 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,669 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 59,669 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit fethered on insde (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit fethered on insde (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 28,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,887 miles

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 GCU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GCU, 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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What year was HG59 GCU registered?

HG59 GCU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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