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AY08 KOW

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,306 mi
Last recorded84,306 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 82,297 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 82,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 73,967 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,811 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light not working. Not sure if it is connected

Fail 3 Mar 2020 54,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper stop light not working. Not sure if it is connected

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,339 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 42,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,925 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 38,925 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,397 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,397 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 29,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,526 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 25,526 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,235 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,605 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 11,079 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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AY08 KOW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY08 KOW, 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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AY08 KOW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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