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HW09 EPJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,116 mi
Last recorded54,116 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 EPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

mot approved fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2025 54,107 miles

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

mot approved fuel cap fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 49,900 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

mot approved temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 43,619 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre over 20 years old

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split / smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 40,419 miles

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

fuel cap is of the temporary type

Pass 7 Sep 2021 38,067 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 38,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 36,062 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 36,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and insecure in arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 33,992 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 33,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 31,362 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn down on inner shoulders, n/s more than o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 25,021 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,597 miles

isofix child seat mounts not tested off side rear

Pass 11 Mar 2014 16,666 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 13,413 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,083 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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HW09 EPJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW09 EPJ, 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 HW09 EPJ registered?

HW09 EPJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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