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AB08 XMZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XMZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 112,953 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,882 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 110,882 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PINK FLAMINGO (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 106,453 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 106,453 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,654 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 98,653 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 96,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 93,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 185/55v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 185/55v15

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/55v15

Fail 26 Jun 2018 89,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 185/55v15

Offside Rear tyre perished 185/55v15

Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted

rear tyres have slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,894 miles

Brake peddle rubber is slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 65,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake peddle rubber is slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,540 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,270 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,924 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Jun 2011 41,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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AB08 XMZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 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 AB08 XMZ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 XMZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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