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HN59 UFC

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,107 mi
Last recorded146,107 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 UFC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 146,107 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 146,107 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,492 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 140,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 135,927 miles

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

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

n/s/f top shock absorber mounting bush worn

Pass 8 Mar 2023 131,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 130,825 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ??? advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,048 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 118,811 miles

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

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

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

hand brake leaver loose

Pass 29 Jan 2020 113,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 108,964 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 108,963 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,970 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,865 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 98,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 98,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,294 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,606 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 50,862 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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HN59 UFC is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN59 UFC, 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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HN59 UFC is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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