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DK08 UAS

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,030 mi
Last recorded85,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 UAS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 85,030 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment insecure (1.1.15 (f))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended offside front (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 77,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 75,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 75,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 75,364 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,222 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 73,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2018 68,736 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2018 68,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 66,732 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,220 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 56,443 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,642 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,298 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 UAS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK08 UAS, 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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What year was DK08 UAS registered?

DK08 UAS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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