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SJ59 TWE

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,690 mi
Last recorded73,690 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TWE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 73,690 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 73,660 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake insecure Parking brake lever (1.1.21 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside anti roll bar mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge, very strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear outer wheel rim has slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material travelling across axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 54,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,177 miles

bonnet sftey catch stiff

play at osf ball joint [found on shaker plate]

play at osf track rod end close on excesive

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf wiper worn

play at osf ball joint [found on shaker plate]

play at osf track rod end close on excesive

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,053 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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SJ59 TWE is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 November 2009.

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