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LM59 FOV

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,796 mi
Last recorded63,796 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 FOV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,796 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 63,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,185 miles

Spare tyre defective low/no pressure (valve is faulty) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2024 62,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre pressure is low

Spare tyre defective low/no pressure ()

bonnet secondary release is stiff

engine oil level is below minimum level

Pass 3 Feb 2023 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,207 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,039 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,151 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 53,578 miles

tyres getting low

Fail 25 Jan 2018 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tyres getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,511 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,171 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 37,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,356 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,254 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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LM59 FOV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LM59 FOV, 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 LM59 FOV registered?

LM59 FOV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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