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HW09 ESF

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,469 mi
Last recorded81,469 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 ESF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 81,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,396 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,396 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut on sidewall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper/boot lid both have damage

Fail 5 Dec 2022 67,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut on sidewall but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper/boot lid both have damage

Pass 2 Dec 2021 57,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 57,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre nearing legal limit currently between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 49,608 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment parking brake excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

rear tail gate slight damage

Fail 4 Dec 2020 49,608 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment parking brake excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

rear tail gate slight damage

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,626 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 33,643 miles

Front wipers judder up the windscreen but then clear on the way down

Nearside Front slight play in upper strut bearing ...top mount

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 25,721 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 24,313 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 22 Mar 2016 21,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,910 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 13,039 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 ESF is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HW09 ESF, 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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HW09 ESF is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 August 2009.

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