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BK08 JHJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 JHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2024 85,363 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

battery light is on

front subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2023 84,744 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 84,118 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2022 84,112 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,217 miles

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

Front Front Shock absorbers are of different design

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR and NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 83,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Top coil spring rubber mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front Shock absorbers are of different design

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn OSR and NSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 81,786 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,917 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 43,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 27,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,708 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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BK08 JHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK08 JHJ, 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 BK08 JHJ registered?

BK08 JHJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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