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BJ08 KTF

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,210 mi
Last recorded110,210 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KTF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 110,210 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

gearbox noisy

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,206 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,202 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 76,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,983 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 73,983 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,017 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 70,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre is worn low on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,303 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 66,303 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,315 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 59,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,287 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,287 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 32,581 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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BJ08 KTF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ08 KTF, 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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BJ08 KTF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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