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SL09 MKV

2009 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,844 mi
Last recorded95,844 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 MKV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 95,844 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 95,838 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 leaver insicure (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 91,653 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Inside of lens condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 91,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides on axle corners (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Tyre badly perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Inside of lens condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,666 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 83,091 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,,165/65/14 X 4,,NSR TYRE OE,,OIL LEAK ( SUMP )

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,998 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 78,998 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 74,001 miles

both front tyres 2mm and bald inside edges

Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,725 miles

front drop links worn

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,654 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,789 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 37,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 28,017 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SL09 MKV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL09 MKV, 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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SL09 MKV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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