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AV08 ECX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,297 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 85,922 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,457 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe's (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 84,262 miles

Engine sump rusty

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both coroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 83,553 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front shocks corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 78,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve has started to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Fail 20 Oct 2018 74,825 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve has started to perish (5.2.3 (j))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve leaking when moved (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,935 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,802 miles

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

nearside front tyre edges slightly worn

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 55,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 46,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 46,062 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 33,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 20,240 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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AV08 ECX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV08 ECX, 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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What year was AV08 ECX registered?

AV08 ECX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AV08 ECX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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