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BN58 DYY

2008 Renault Twingo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 DYY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock absorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock absorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 64,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock absorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock absorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of cracking to o/s/r tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 60,718 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut to inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of cracking to o/s/r tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 57,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 53,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,543 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 49,542 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,141 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs of cracking to centre tread and outer side wall

Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,058 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre signs of cracking to centre tread and outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2019 44,131 miles

signs of movement in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raise position

Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,814 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 40,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,491 miles

slight bind to the rear brakes

some corrosion to the rear brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,078 miles

Offside headlight slightly insecure

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 26,816 miles

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

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 28 Aug 2013 23,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 23,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

the n/s brake is slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,798 miles

signs of grease to both front bottom ball joint rubber covers/boots

slight bind and grab when the foot brake is applied to the rear brakes

some wear to the o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2012 19,731 miles

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

signs of grease to both front bottom ball joint rubber covers/boots

slight bind and grab when the foot brake is applied to the rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,114 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall,also slightly worn on edges and cracking slightly in tread.

slight restricted movement on o/s/r wheel.

Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,039 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall,also slightly worn on edges and cracking slightly in tread.

slight restricted movement on o/s/r wheel.

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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BN58 DYY is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN58 DYY, 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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BN58 DYY is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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