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BU08 YWG

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,920 mi
Last recorded87,920 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 YWG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 87,716 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 83,770 miles

Both Rear Brake Ferrules Covered In Grease

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,854 miles

Both Rear Brake Ferrules Covered In Grease

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 71,269 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 71,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,264 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,874 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,021 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,150 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Jan 2014 2,008 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 1,910 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 1,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 1,451 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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BU08 YWG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BU08 YWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 YWG registered?

BU08 YWG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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