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DK08 UBG

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,362 mi
Last recorded123,362 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 123,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,439 miles

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

slight travel handbrake

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,961 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 114,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All direction indicators are affected by the operation of the tail lights. (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 94,196 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 94,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,086 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,859 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 76,291 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 76,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 64,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,070 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,446 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,057 miles

pads

Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,057 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pads

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 17,983 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 UBG 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 71.4%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

DK08 UBG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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