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VU09 CVZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,131 mi
Last recorded87,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 CVZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,774 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,477 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,325 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside front (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 59,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 53,033 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 42,486 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,256 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,528 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,143 miles

Cracks around tread on both rear tyres

Grease around inner joint on N/S drive shaft Boot secure and not split

Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,306 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,506 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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VU09 CVZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU09 CVZ, 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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VU09 CVZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 July 2009.

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