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YC58 WXJ

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,266 mi
Last recorded60,266 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 WXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs very weak and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 57,950 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2024 57,950 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2023 55,904 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 55,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 53,767 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2022 53,767 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle misfiring and exhaust blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 51,043 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres wearing low and cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 42,872 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,508 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 37,346 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 37,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,241 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 24,241 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 16,805 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 10,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 7,489 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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YC58 WXJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC58 WXJ, 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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YC58 WXJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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