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BK08 UJZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,511 mi
Last recorded58,511 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 58,511 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2025 53,408 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 45,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2023 45,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 45,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 45,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 45,157 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2020 45,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,383 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 6 Apr 2018 41,367 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,363 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,360 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,232 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 32,212 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres showing signs of perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,185 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,388 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,832 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 21,832 miles

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

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 UJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BK08 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

BK08 UJZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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