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YT09 LZU

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,838 mi
Last recorded60,838 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT09 LZU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 60,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 60,172 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 59,558 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 58,598 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 58,205 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,805 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2021 57,778 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

non standard exhaust system fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2021 57,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,122 miles

all shock absorbers & springs have been changed to adjustable sports suspension

exhaust modified to stainless steel system

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough POSSIBLY DUE TO FRONT SUSPENSION TOP BEARINGS & BROKEN SPRINGS (2.2.D.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNDER TRAYS & COVERS OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,838 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 29,022 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2013 18,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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YT09 LZU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YT09 LZU, 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 YT09 LZU registered?

YT09 LZU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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