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VX59 BYR

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,589 mi
Last recorded55,589 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX59 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 55,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 55,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 54,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. Worn off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm. Worn off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2+mm. Worn off outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,797 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 47,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 47,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 45,478 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front worn off on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2017 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn off on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front worn off on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,836 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 34,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 30,198 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 30,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 24,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 24,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 18,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 18,295 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 13,565 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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VX59 BYR is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VX59 BYR, 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 VX59 BYR registered?

VX59 BYR is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is VX59 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX59 BYR shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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