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BL08 BWD

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,448 mi
Last recorded39,448 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BWD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 39,448 miles

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Fail 11 May 2026 39,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2025 29,863 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 26,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 24,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,987 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 20,987 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,134 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,845 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 15,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,772 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 13,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,600 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 10,100 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2012 8,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 8,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,259 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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BL08 BWD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL08 BWD, 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 BL08 BWD registered?

BL08 BWD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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