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YK59 KVV

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 KVV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 103,272 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 103,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 102,663 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe and back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Slight play in shock shaft. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge - 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,704 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 87,686 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 79,175 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 76,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 73,359 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,359 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective 2nd catch (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened N/S FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,987 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check condition of rear seatbelt

Offside Rear unable to check condition of rear seatbelt

Fail 2 Dec 2020 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear unable to check condition of rear seatbelt

Offside Rear unable to check condition of rear seatbelt

Pass 26 Nov 2019 68,691 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 68,691 miles

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

Service brake lagging in operation FRONT (1.2.1 (d))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. FRONT WHEELS & TYRES (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 62,133 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 62,133 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S FRONT & LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured N/S FRONT LINK BAR BROKEN (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S FRONT & LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 55,789 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 46,167 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 46,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 39,804 miles

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

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

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,095 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,227 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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YK59 KVV is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YK59 KVV, 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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YK59 KVV is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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