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HW09 ETO

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,864 mi
Last recorded66,864 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 66,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 66,849 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 66,191 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 66,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 64,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 64,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 62,550 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 50,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 41,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 34,513 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 34,513 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 20,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,369 miles

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

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

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 ETO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HW09 ETO, 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 ETO registered?

HW09 ETO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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