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YY59 AWU

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,594 mi
Last recorded40,594 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 AWU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 40,594 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 38,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 36,414 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 34,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 32,157 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 27,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 21,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 18,584 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down not allowing inspection ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 18,584 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down not allowing inspection ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 15,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 15,818 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 13,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 10,959 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,025 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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YY59 AWU is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY59 AWU, 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 YY59 AWU registered?

YY59 AWU is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is YY59 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY59 AWU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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