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HV09 LFA

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 LFA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 84,405 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,530 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

chips in windscreen

lift in offside front strut top

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre side wall damaged

possible leak at radiator

rear axle corroded

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2024 82,529 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

corrosion on rear axle

front brake discs worn/corroded

lift in offside front strut top mount

nearside front and front to rear brake pipes corroded / covered in grease

offside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front wheel has welding repair

possible leak at radiator

rear brake discs worn/corroded

shall chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,755 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & both under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front shockers top mount slight play

subframe surface rust

Fail 4 Dec 2021 71,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF & both under body brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front shockers top mount slight play

subframe surface rust

Pass 22 Dec 2020 69,564 miles

Small split on exhaust silencer (marked up)

Pass 23 Nov 2019 66,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 66,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,867 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2018 58,867 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,422 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 54,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,016 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 38,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 15 Mar 2014 34,557 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 29,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 24,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HV09 LFA is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HV09 LFA, 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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HV09 LFA is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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