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YG59 XAP

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 XAP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 98,293 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 98,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Splitting (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned and wheel trim poor fit (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned both sides (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,334 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,332 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 95,328 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 70,891 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 59,007 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,808 miles

Rear tyres showing cracks in and round tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm mark (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,438 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 47,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 29,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,246 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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YG59 XAP is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG59 XAP, 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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YG59 XAP is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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