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MV09 OSY

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,883 mi
Last recorded110,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 OSY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 110,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 110,883 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe is corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 105,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 105,470 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 103,631 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 103,623 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH INNOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACKBOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,530 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 96,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 96,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,942 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,942 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 80,780 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 74,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,140 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,748 miles

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

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

age cracks in both rear tyres not showing any inner cords

spare tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,949 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 26,949 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm

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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MV09 OSY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MV09 OSY, 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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MV09 OSY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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