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SJ59 TCO

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,373 mi
Last recorded95,373 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TCO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 95,373 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 90,809 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 90,808 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine @ sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 82,348 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 82,348 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 76,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 73,401 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,509 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 58,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,582 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

offside rear tyre 2mm on edges aprox

slight wear in offside front trackrod

Fail 25 Sep 2014 48,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs showing signs of wear and corrosion

offside rear tyre 2mm on edges aprox

slight wear in offside front trackrod

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,133 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,052 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 27,052 miles

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

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

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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SJ59 TCO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ59 TCO, 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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SJ59 TCO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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