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SM59 FGV

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,108 mi
Last recorded53,108 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 53,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 53,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 45,466 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 45,464 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti rollbar link pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all front and rear (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 38,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2023 28,289 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 28,285 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 25,977 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 25,977 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 24,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 23,996 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 22,140 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 22,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 19,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,347 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 15,499 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 13,834 miles

n/s/f brake slightly sticking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 12,264 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 10,707 miles

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

advise n/s/f tyre due to cut o n sidewall, no cord showing

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 FGV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

SM59 FGV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SM59 FGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 FGV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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