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LT59 UHK

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,863 mi
Last recorded113,863 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 UHK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,863 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,863 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,389 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] loosing shape on tread attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn side to side movement of lever (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 103,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 103,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + scrubbed edges 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 101,563 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + scrubbed edges 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 93,138 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,956 miles

Airfilter not connected

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven Low performance (3.7.B.2)

Airfilter not connected

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to see front disc pads

Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,001 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to see front disc pads

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 63,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,429 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 54,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,647 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

air filter housing insecure.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

nearside front wheel trim missing.

offside front wheel trim damaged.

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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LT59 UHK 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 60%.

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 LT59 UHK, 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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LT59 UHK is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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