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R6 TXE

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,702 mi
Last recorded106,702 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 TXE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 106,702 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,221 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 105,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across the rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 103,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 102,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,229 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,526 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Central Front hand brake level Slightly high

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front a cross rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 96,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,064 miles

advise o/s/r reg light inop

Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,918 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 85,891 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,385 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,263 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing inner cord

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing inner cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing inner cord

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,755 miles

both rear inner brake pads wearing thin

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,755 miles

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

both rear inner brake pads wearing thin

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 54,023 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/front tyre wearing edges

Fail 28 Jan 2015 54,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/front tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,387 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,101 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 35,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R6 TXE is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R6 TXE, 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 R6 TXE registered?

R6 TXE is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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