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SH59 VPX

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

25,500 mi
Last recorded25,500 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 VPX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 25,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2026 25,498 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2025 21,568 miles

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

nearside front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Jul 2025 21,566 miles

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

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

nearside front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2024 19,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 18,206 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 18,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 16,557 miles

Brake performance not tested may cause damage to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 14,404 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 14,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 11,683 miles

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

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 10,258 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 9,106 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 7,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 6,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,024 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 3,670 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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SH59 VPX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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