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VU59 KGO

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 KGO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 144,402 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 144,402 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 141,024 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s front tryes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 141,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s front tryes (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 135,440 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 128,136 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

front and rear brake pads 75% worn approx

Fail 5 Apr 2022 128,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

front and rear brake pads 75% worn approx

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,568 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 118,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,864 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 104,489 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 104,489 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 95,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,307 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 74,270 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,474 miles

emissions just meet

Fail 26 Mar 2015 62,270 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,759 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 42,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 42,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,432 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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VU59 KGO is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 VU59 KGO, 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 VU59 KGO registered?

VU59 KGO is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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