2009 Renault Twingo · 5,694 MOT tests
2009 Renault Twingo reliability
2009 Renault Twingos fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Twingo years (5,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 42.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 72,008
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,694
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.9% of tests fail here (228% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.4%
- Lights and electrics15.5%
- Brakes11.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.2%
- Steering7.9%
- Tyres7.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.34%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.87%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 5.15%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.32%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (11.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.22%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.99%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (7.59%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Twingo reliable?
2009 Renault Twingos fail 42.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 12 Twingo years (5,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.34% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.87% of tests), position lamp not working (5.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Twingo shows 72,008 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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