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LM09 FCF

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,906 mi
Last recorded123,906 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 FCF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 123,906 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamp lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge tread depth 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber top mount worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 102,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 92,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 92,864 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 83,045 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 83,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DISCES IN POOR CONDITION (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,257 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,251 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 59,432 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread & deteriorated

front & rear tyres are a different size F 165/65/14 R 175/60/14

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,143 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2013 33,227 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 24,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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LM09 FCF is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black 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 LM09 FCF, 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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LM09 FCF is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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