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YK09 ZZL

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,701 mi
Last recorded79,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 ZZL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 79,701 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 79,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot slight cut (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 78,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,322 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 75,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 72,804 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 72,804 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring seat - part of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 69,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,328 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 66,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,426 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,104 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 48,686 miles

both front antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorated

slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,113 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 41,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked / perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall cracked / perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,218 miles

Both rear tyres perished / cracked on sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2016 32,204 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres perished / cracked on sidewalls

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,932 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 15,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 15,667 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 13,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,581 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 9,326 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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YK09 ZZL is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK09 ZZL, 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 YK09 ZZL registered?

YK09 ZZL is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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