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PE09 VLJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,321 mi
Last recorded41,321 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 VLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 41,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 34,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 34,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 32,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 29,389 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ns/os (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 23,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,531 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 14,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 6,041 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,310 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 4,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 3,764 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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PE09 VLJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE09 VLJ, 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 PE09 VLJ registered?

PE09 VLJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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