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DK08 TZU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,582 mi
Last recorded90,582 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 TZU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 90,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 86,265 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 86,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,164 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 82,164 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 75,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 64,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,826 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 61,826 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,107 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 58,107 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 54,486 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,486 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle beam (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,398 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,010 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 43,538 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,538 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,554 miles

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

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

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

service light/air bag light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,422 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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DK08 TZU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DK08 TZU, 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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DK08 TZU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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