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BF59 RBY

2009 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,518 mi
Last recorded81,518 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Twingo50,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 RBY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 81,518 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,075 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 74,795 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at front) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,527 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 72,526 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,284 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))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 68,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre edges bold (1656514

Fail 3 Sep 2020 68,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexi hose to rear brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656514 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims fitted

nearside front tyre edges bold (1656514

Pass 6 Sep 2019 62,544 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims/covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2019 62,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect brakes due to wheel trims/covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,748 miles

slight wear in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Aug 2017 43,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,589 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 19,157 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 9,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 9,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 6,745 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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BF59 RBY is a 2009 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF59 RBY, 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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BF59 RBY is a 2009 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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