CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH59 LXU

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

94,461 mi
Last recorded94,461 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LXU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 92,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,018 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both discs corroded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 91,018 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both discs corroded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,898 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 89,898 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Adjuster re-connected and adjusted. Note: headlamp has water ingress! (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 89,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 81,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

free play in both front top strut mounts

offside headlamp misted up

Fail 12 Feb 2020 81,769 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

free play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 74,208 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade u/s

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front end accident damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 54,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front end accident damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 36,426 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 36,417 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 18,131 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 18,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Renault Twingo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH59 LXU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YH59 LXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YH59 LXU?

You can check the full history of YH59 LXU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH59 LXU registered?

YH59 LXU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is YH59 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 LXU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH59 LXU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH59 LXU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.