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RA59 SDY

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA59 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,273 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2025 59,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,372 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 57,372 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,348 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 40,525 miles

Offside Front top strut mount play

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

Fail 13 Jan 2018 40,493 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front top strut mount play

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,933 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 32,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 26,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 26,086 miles

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

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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RA59 SDY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA59 SDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA59 SDY registered?

RA59 SDY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RA59 SDY safe to buy?

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