CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR59 HLC

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 HLC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 89,701 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 89,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,193 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has small cuts present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 77,612 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 77,595 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,890 miles

o/s/f tyre severely worn on edges 165/65/14t

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & VERY BADLY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,754 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & VERY BADLY WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,351 miles

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight unit but not affecting beam pattern

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 61,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight unit but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,017 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 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 42,141 miles

Front number plate cracked, although not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,534 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,673 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 22,672 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 14,933 miles

Advise: NS front tyre worn on both outer edges.

Advise: OS front tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,933 miles

Advise: NS front tyre worn on both outer edges.

Advise: OS front tyre worn on inner edge.

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
Full Renault Twingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR59 HLC 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 WR59 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR59 HLC?

You can check the full history of WR59 HLC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR59 HLC registered?

WR59 HLC is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is WR59 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 HLC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR59 HLC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR59 HLC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.