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BV08 SYS

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

120,255 mi
Last recorded120,255 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 SYS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 120,255 miles

car unbody has been underseal

front subfream has been under seal

Pass 17 Sep 2024 120,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe has signs of corrosion has been painted

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

vehicle has general underbody corrosion but has been painted

Fail 6 Sep 2024 120,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 120,176 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

front subframe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 117,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 117,712 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,396 miles

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

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Slight play osf steering rack end

Fail 29 Jul 2022 114,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Slight play osf steering rack end

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,886 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,337 miles

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

Rigid metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 100,324 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 100,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 94,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,455 miles

Emissions not tested Oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Ball joint has vertical movement (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,638 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,577 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 78,569 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,582 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 65,578 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 25,899 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 25,899 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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BV08 SYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BV08 SYS, 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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BV08 SYS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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