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BG08 YCH

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,945 mi
Last recorded158,945 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YCH
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 158,945 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 150,150 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 137,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 125,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 125,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,242 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,628 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 106,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 100,450 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 91,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 91,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

it feels rough while turn steering lock to lock

Pass 20 May 2016 88,119 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nsides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2016 88,117 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nsides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 73,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2015 73,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 48,027 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 25,271 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,955 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 14,259 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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BG08 YCH is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG08 YCH, 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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BG08 YCH is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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