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OV58 UVJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 UVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 71,952 miles

Condensation in off side head lamp

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Long park brake travel

Slight exhaust blow @ centre box

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 68,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Headlight has water ingress

Pass 15 Mar 2024 67,372 miles

Condensation in off side head lamp

Front brake discs slightly scored

Long par brake travel

Slight bind near side rear wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2024 67,368 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Condensation in off side head lamp

Front brake discs slightly scored

Long par brake travel

Slight bind near side rear wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2023 65,510 miles

Long park brake travel

Over sills fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2023 65,509 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Centre exhaust holed and blowing

Long park brake travel

Over sills fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,400 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Near side front tyre close to limit

Slight exhaust blow @ centre section

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,530 miles

Near side front brake disc scored

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured, screw in tread

Rear tyres starting to crack through tread

Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Long park brake travel

Near side front brake disc scored

Near side wind screen washer weak

Off side rear tyre possibly punctured, screw in tread

Rear tyres starting to crack through tread

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 56,577 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged kerb damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on second silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 40,952 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split on second silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 29,690 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,462 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 10,062 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 9,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 8,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 7,364 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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OV58 UVJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV58 UVJ, 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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What year was OV58 UVJ registered?

OV58 UVJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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