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LX09 PLZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 PLZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 93,122 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Damp in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 85,503 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))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 75,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 75,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight product on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 70,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,247 miles

Central Front Air filter housing insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,247 miles

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Lever insecure (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Air filter housing insecure

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,352 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 35,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,898 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres heavily perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 19,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,145 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 9,229 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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LX09 PLZ 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX09 PLZ, 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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LX09 PLZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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