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YE59 XYJ

2009 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 XYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 50,701 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 47,351 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside headlight has moisture inside

Pass 15 Jan 2024 44,111 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 43,981 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,806 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Dec 2022 38,804 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 33,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marginal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 25,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 19,902 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 18,032 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 16,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 14,187 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 14,187 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 12,031 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 9,722 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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YE59 XYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo in White 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 YE59 XYJ, 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 YE59 XYJ registered?

YE59 XYJ is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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