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LT59 YYC

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,857 mi
Last recorded108,857 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 YYC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,857 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 108,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,300 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 104,227 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 98,903 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 98,856 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,353 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has slight free play

sump pan corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 86,222 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has slight free play

sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,940 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 79,906 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 69,234 miles

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

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

hand brake light not illuminating when lever is lifted

spanner light on dash

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear drums (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,071 miles

slight play in inner rack jolints

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,773 miles

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

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

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

slight play in inner rack jolints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,148 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,135 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,275 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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LT59 YYC is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 LT59 YYC, 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 YYC is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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