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MD09 NDZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,995 mi
Last recorded71,995 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD09 NDZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,995 miles

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

heavily modified \race seat \ race seatbelts and roll cage fitted

o/s/r brake caliper return spring missing

Pass 11 Jun 2024 69,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle fitted with roll cage and harness belts,no air bag required

Fail 29 May 2024 69,192 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle fitted with roll cage and harness belts,no air bag required

Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,222 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 64,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,196 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,372 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged + cracking

front + rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2019 56,372 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive lead (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged + cracking

front + rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,148 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 56,141 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres damaged on sidewalls

n/s bonnet hinge insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,503 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 44,712 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,588 miles

center clamp on exhust corroded

crack to top off screen

Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

center clamp on exhust corroded

crack to top off screen

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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MD09 NDZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MD09 NDZ, 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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MD09 NDZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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