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MK09 ADU

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ADU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 94,930 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in clips over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,180 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes over rear axle some corrosion in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyre some wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 86,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,439 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 78,438 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 71,222 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 71,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 57,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,540 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,319 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 34,570 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,450 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,752 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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MK09 ADU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MK09 ADU, 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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MK09 ADU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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