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HW59 EBV

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EBV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 73,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding on spring cups (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding on spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber and spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to sidewalls been driven on flat 165/65/14 79t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber and spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,385 miles

corrosion to engine sump and slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2023 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/14 and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to engine sump and slight oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2022 51,569 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front oil sump corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 51,569 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front oil sump corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 14,321 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 14,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 41,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 40,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 38,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,050 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 14,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 9,018 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 2,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 1,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 1,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HW59 EBV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HW59 EBV, 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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HW59 EBV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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