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HJ59 ZSW

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,224 mi
Last recorded60,224 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 ZSW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 60,224 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 60,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,105 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 25,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 23,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 18,131 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 12,907 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 11,055 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 5,034 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 3,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 3,151 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 3,151 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 2,426 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2012 2,426 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HJ59 ZSW is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ59 ZSW, 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 HJ59 ZSW registered?

HJ59 ZSW is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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