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SH59 VJV

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,154 mi
Last recorded116,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VJV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,154 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

boot catch faulty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 106,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2019 106,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak engine

Fail 22 Sep 2018 90,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak engine

Pass 18 Oct 2017 989,248 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 989,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working Both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,940 miles

nearside + offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes are deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside + offside front anti roll bar drop link bushes are deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,699 miles

nearside inner track rod worn

Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,699 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside inner track rod worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 51,272 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play in steering rack inner joints

slight play nearside front top suspension mount

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,037 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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SH59 VJV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH59 VJV, 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 SH59 VJV registered?

SH59 VJV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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