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YR59 HFC

2009 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 HFC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,472 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Oct 2022 90,466 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2021 85,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 72,051 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 64,413 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,107 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 62,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 51,763 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 36,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 33,322 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,388 miles

Both rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,270 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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YR59 HFC is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YR59 HFC, 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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YR59 HFC is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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