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YH59 GYW

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,062 mi
Last recorded29,062 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GYW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 29,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 23,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 19,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 15,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 14,435 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 14,433 miles

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

Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible locating device missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 14,326 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 14,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded w/cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded w/cylinder to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 13,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 13,526 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 13,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible locating rubber mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced o/s and n/s linkage rubber bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 13,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 12,643 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,625 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 10,891 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 8,665 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,876 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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YH59 GYW 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH59 GYW, 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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YH59 GYW is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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