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DE57 HGP

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,872 mi
Last recorded90,872 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 HGP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 90,872 miles

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2025 90,862 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 87,672 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 87,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 84,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2022 81,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog warning on dash when brake pressed (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,721 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2021 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2020 71,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 67,580 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,980 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2017 51,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cant see pads. (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear fog tell tail flashes with indicater.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 50,762 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened cant see pads. (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear fog tell tail flashes with indicater.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,395 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,547 miles

advise child seat o/s rear

Fail 14 Feb 2014 37,547 miles

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

advise child seat o/s rear

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre low pressure, no visible nail

offside front tyre close to legal limit, has a nail in and bald on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 23,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 23,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2011 17,549 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake lever slight play side to side

Pass 31 Jan 2011 17,549 miles

handbrake lever slight play side to side

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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DE57 HGP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DE57 HGP, 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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DE57 HGP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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