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WJ59 BYX

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,221 mi
Last recorded31,221 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 BYX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 31,221 miles

Both front top mounts have play but not excessive

Both rear tyre's cracking on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 29,872 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 28,615 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 28,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 27,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 25,986 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 25,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 24,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,151 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 20,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 17,446 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 15,842 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 15,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,748 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 10,986 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 9,287 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 7,158 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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WJ59 BYX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black 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 WJ59 BYX, 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 WJ59 BYX registered?

WJ59 BYX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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