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SL59 EEN

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,662 mi
Last recorded68,662 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 EEN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 68,662 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 63,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,382 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 57,882 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 57,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 53,010 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 53,009 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 50,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 50,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,595 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 48,592 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 41,695 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to offside rear flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear axle bushes slightly cracked

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,174 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 37,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 32,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 32,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight perishing nearside front tyre 165x65x14

Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,297 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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SL59 EEN is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL59 EEN, 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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SL59 EEN is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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