CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR59 TJX

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,696 mi
Last recorded62,696 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationYR59 TJX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
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

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 62,696 miles

Offside Front steering lock loose

Fail 6 May 2025 62,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front steering lock loose

Pass 1 May 2024 52,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 52,003 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced full of water (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 43,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 40,337 miles

Advise front shocker casings are starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 40,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise front shocker casings are starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,844 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar link bushes are cracked

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 35,536 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar link bushes are cracked

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,045 miles

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 30,753 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 30,750 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,255 miles

Spare tyre defective

advise both rear tyres are on 2mm on inner and outer edges of tyre treads

Pass 4 Mar 2014 18,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,280 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
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

YR59 TJX is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR59 TJX, 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 YR59 TJX?

You can check the full history of YR59 TJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR59 TJX registered?

YR59 TJX is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is YR59 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 TJX shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR59 TJX 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 YR59 TJX. 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.