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WG59 DXU

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,651 mi
Last recorded94,651 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 DXU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Position lamp not working offside + nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside parking brake requires repair / adjustment

Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake at 19%

Fail 28 Nov 2024 88,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside rear tyres almost perished not to chords yet. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake at 19%

Pass 20 Nov 2023 80,920 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,528 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 73,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 67,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear long (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,310 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 60,244 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 52,574 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 52,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,398 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 37,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,931 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 30 Nov 2013 21,169 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,545 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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WG59 DXU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red 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 WG59 DXU, 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 WG59 DXU registered?

WG59 DXU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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