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DA08 FUP

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

173,738 mi
Last recorded173,738 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 FUP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 173,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 173,734 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine running issue apparent

several minor whole's in exhaust system

Pass 17 Oct 2023 171,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp damp internally but beam image ok

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2023 171,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp damp internally but beam image ok

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

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2022 165,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 165,535 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 163,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 159,396 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 153,578 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 153,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,188 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 143,891 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 134,579 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2018 134,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 123,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,113 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,058 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR SUSPENSION DROP LINKS ARE WORN

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 94,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR SUSPENSION DROP LINKS ARE WORN

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 89,517 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,039 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 66,699 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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DA08 FUP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA08 FUP, 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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DA08 FUP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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