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SL59 ZSE

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 ZSE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 92,796 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 92,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,575 miles

cover /under trays fitted

front /rear number faded

front brakes slightly sticking

front sub frame has corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/r wheel has damage

rear ferrules have corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2024 85,570 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover /under trays fitted

front /rear number faded

front brakes slightly sticking

front sub frame has corrosion

n/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/r wheel has damage

rear ferrules have corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2022 84,084 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 83,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 77,354 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 73,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 73,167 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,540 miles

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear wheel damaged

nearside track rod end worn

Fail 21 May 2019 70,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear wheel damaged

nearside track rod end worn

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,049 miles

slight play nearside steering

wear and corrosion front discs

Pass 29 Oct 2016 53,766 miles

corrosion front struts

engine sump corroding

front discs worn and corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,544 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 41,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

used internal adjuster to recheck headlight aim

Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,586 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 19,864 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 ZSE is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL59 ZSE, 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 ZSE is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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