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SM09 JOA

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 JOA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 89,579 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 89,571 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 81,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,266 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp foglight tell tale on dash when brakes applied (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,790 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump porous. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 55,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,287 miles

front wipers clearing screen but smearing intermitantly

lh washer jet not spraying correctly but adequate for drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,732 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 33,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,814 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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SM09 JOA is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM09 JOA, 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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What year was SM09 JOA registered?

SM09 JOA is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SM09 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 JOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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