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YT59 WGU

2009 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,387 mi
Last recorded55,387 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 WGU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 55,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,991 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 48,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 44,339 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,898 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,837 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 32,529 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges of tread

Timing belt due every 72,000 miles or every 6 years

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,395 miles

Front brake application uneven but not considered excessive

Pass 6 Oct 2014 18,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 15,333 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 13,335 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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YT59 WGU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YT59 WGU, 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 YT59 WGU registered?

YT59 WGU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YT59 WGU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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