MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive possible rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?
Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YG59 XAP registered?
YG59 XAP is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 September 2009.
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