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OE59 MJY

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,336 mi
Last recorded68,336 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE59 MJY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,336 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 54,327 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 47,674 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 41,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 41,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,566 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 37,566 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,101 miles

Cuts and splits in sidewalls of both rear tyres.

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 34,101 miles

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

Cuts and splits in sidewalls of both rear tyres.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,898 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Around edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 25,453 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 25,383 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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OE59 MJY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE59 MJY, 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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OE59 MJY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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