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BL08 HYA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 110,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipoes to both both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Reading very high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH BOTH front images poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 104,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 104,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,856 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 89,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 89,463 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 85,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,316 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathering off on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 68,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

both rear tyres nearing limits

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,020 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2016 64,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,502 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all rims have damage (4.2.A.1a)

child seat rear

Fail 11 Jan 2016 61,502 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all rims have damage (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,637 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,379 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 16,702 miles

*DAMAGE* THe Nearside rear quarter panel has accident damage.(Prior to MOT test).

Both front tyres are close to the legal limit.165/65x14T.

Both front wheel trims are missing.

Both front wheels have slight damage on outer rims.

Front Brake-pads 80% worn.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 16,702 miles

*DAMAGE* THe Nearside rear quarter panel has accident damage.(Prior to MOT test).

Both front tyres are close to the legal limit.165/65x14T.

Both front wheel trims are missing.

Both front wheels have slight damage on outer rims.

Front Brake-pads 80% worn.

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 HYA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL08 HYA, 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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BL08 HYA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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