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HW59 EDK

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,840 mi
Last recorded85,840 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EDK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,840 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 85,840 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,195 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 85,195 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,895 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rotational road noise detected on road test

Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 67,427 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,805 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front struts, slight lift in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush, slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,805 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front struts, slight lift in top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush, slight deterioration (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,093 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension strut, slight liftin top mount

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,093 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mounting slightly deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

n/s/f suspension strut, slight liftin top mount

Pass 13 Sep 2017 56,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment with vehicle jacked up (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, 2mm in place,,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 46,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn slightly uneven on inner edge,, 2.43mm in place (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,120 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 29,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,877 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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HW59 EDK is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HW59 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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