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YX09 SBY

2009 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 SBY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted perventing full inspection of components to all wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2025 83,082 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted perventing full inspection of components to all wheels

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 31 May 2024 79,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 75,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted to all wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2022 72,586 miles

caps fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 May 2021 70,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 May 2021 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi at axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi at axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 May 2020 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 14 May 2020 67,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cracks to sidewall of tyre

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

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,060 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer cracks to sidewall of tyre

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

Trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,706 miles

back box exhoust leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2018 60,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

back box exhoust leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,106 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,132 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,348 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,250 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2012 19,864 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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YX09 SBY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YX09 SBY, 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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YX09 SBY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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