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KU59 RMX

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,862 mi
Last recorded75,862 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 RMX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,862 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 75,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 64,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 64,359 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 41,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 41,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 29,064 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 29,064 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 24,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,162 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,558 miles

2x rear tyres cracking/perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 22,558 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2x rear tyres cracking/perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 21,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,681 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 May 2014 15,291 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,110 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 11,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,576 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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KU59 RMX 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 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 KU59 RMX, 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 KU59 RMX registered?

KU59 RMX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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