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HW59 HYS

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,833 mi
Last recorded86,833 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 HYS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 86,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 77,320 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 77,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 73,189 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 72,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,729 miles

Hand brake lever slightly loose

Fail 11 Aug 2021 64,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever slightly loose

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,874 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 61,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres on or close to limits advise replacement

All tyres poor condition heavily cracking

Front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,518 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,051 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,981 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,981 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,487 miles

2 rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 36,686 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,035 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 HYS is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HYS, 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 HW59 HYS registered?

HW59 HYS is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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