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BU08 ZWG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,514 mi
Last recorded90,514 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZWG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,514 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 85,208 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 80,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,531 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,321 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 72,321 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 64,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 48,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2015 33,203 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 30,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 30,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,494 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 ZWG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWG, 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 BU08 ZWG registered?

BU08 ZWG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BU08 ZWG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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