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WL59 JFK

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,568 mi
Last recorded73,568 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL59 JFK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 73,568 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 73,568 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,477 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 69,238 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside ingress of moisture inside headlamp, lightly affecting beam image and light intensity

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,503 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,470 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 55,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,488 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake imbalance of 33%

Fail 20 Feb 2017 53,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake imbalance of 33%

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,925 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 50,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,396 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,541 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,210 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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WL59 JFK is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL59 JFK, 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 WL59 JFK registered?

WL59 JFK is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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