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HY59 VUW

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VUW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 120,651 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 120,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 120,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 116,308 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 107,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 98,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,909 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 78,117 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 64,426 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 64,426 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,553 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,864 miles

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)

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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HY59 VUW is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HY59 VUW, 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 HY59 VUW registered?

HY59 VUW is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is HY59 VUW safe to buy?

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