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WG59 GXK

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,907 mi
Last recorded144,907 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 GXK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 144,907 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level also low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 130,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 130,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 123,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 85,717 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 73,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 56,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,852 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 39,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,185 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 12 Dec 2013 20,997 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 16,146 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 GXK is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 GXK, 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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WG59 GXK is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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