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DA08 MVF

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,408 mi
Last recorded95,408 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 MVF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 95,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,495 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 90,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 83,510 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,572 miles

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

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 79,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Mar 2021 74,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 71,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 68,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 66,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 66,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,577 miles

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

Nearside Front inner tyre tread worn

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2015 52,409 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 46,642 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 46,639 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 42,067 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,801 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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DA08 MVF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DA08 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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