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MJ59 SKU

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 83,140 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 83,140 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 71,022 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 71,013 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 62,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 62,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 47,955 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 47,955 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Nov 2015 37,314 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 37,314 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,789 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 31,789 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,539 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 SKU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MJ59 SKU, 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 SKU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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