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LX59 SXP

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,204 mi
Last recorded71,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 SXP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,204 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,481 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 57,641 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,846 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 51,826 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment lever insecure (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,046 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 47,016 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,877 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,956 miles

n/s front shock absorber - play in top mounting

Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,252 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 25,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,820 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)

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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LX59 SXP is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LX59 SXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX59 SXP registered?

LX59 SXP is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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