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NL59 XEE

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,653 mi
Last recorded109,653 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 XEE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,653 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 109,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 107,198 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 107,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,819 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,328 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and rear axl (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 83,532 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 68,796 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 68,786 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,661 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 57,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,162 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,887 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 47,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,789 miles

2.0mm on edges of n/s/r tyre

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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NL59 XEE is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NL59 XEE, 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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NL59 XEE is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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