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HJ09 PYA

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,675 mi
Last recorded77,675 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 PYA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 77,675 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush central shaft excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 75,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 75,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,855 miles

Front Brake drum worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,238 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,014 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,014 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2017 53,445 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,170 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,160 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,682 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 12 May 2014 38,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 28,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,465 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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HJ09 PYA is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ09 PYA, 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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HJ09 PYA is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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