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MJ59 BMV

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,066 mi
Last recorded71,066 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 BMV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 71,066 miles

Central Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe corroded at the front of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded small brake pipe after the brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear brake pipe corroded at the front of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe after the brake hose running along the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked split open showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 65,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 63,394 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 63,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 60,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaustrattle

Fail 28 Dec 2019 60,147 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

exhaustrattle

Pass 27 Dec 2018 55,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 50,294 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 50,249 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,652 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 41,651 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 35,082 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 35,082 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,960 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,260 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,556 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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MJ59 BMV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ59 BMV, 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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MJ59 BMV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 November 2009.

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