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SM59 AWJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 AWJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 127,946 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured coloured bulbs fading to almost white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer seams (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,132 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,501 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 106,094 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 106,094 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working no working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,326 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,546 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,420 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 43,848 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,607 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,187 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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SM59 AWJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM59 AWJ, 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 SM59 AWJ registered?

SM59 AWJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SM59 AWJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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