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AM08 KMO

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 KMO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,439 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 114,588 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 114,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,267 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 105,267 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,860 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Internal water condensation. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat. ()

Pass 6 May 2021 74,478 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 73,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 72,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,310 miles

Nearside Moisture in headlight.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Moisture in headlight.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and evidence of being run underflated

Oil leak from top of engine and oil filter leaking slightly ()

Service light on

Fail 21 Jun 2017 68,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre pressure low and evidence of being run underflated

Oil leak from top of engine and oil filter leaking slightly ()

Service light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 66,878 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 596,959 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,959 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 59,944 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,901 miles

advise movemet in hand brake lever

nearside front tyre wearing low...no tread on outside of tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2013 51,893 miles

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

advise movemet in hand brake lever

nearside front tyre wearing low...no tread on outside of tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,261 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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AM08 KMO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM08 KMO, 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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AM08 KMO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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