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VU59 KRZ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,753 mi
Last recorded101,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 KRZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,753 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 86,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 82,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 78,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rutted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rutted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 67,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,219 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 63,219 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 56,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,697 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 51,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,119 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,258 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,996 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 13,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,997 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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VU59 KRZ 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 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 VU59 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

VU59 KRZ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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