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DL57 CUW

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,161 mi
Last recorded110,161 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 CUW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 110,161 miles

Front lower radiator support panel very corroded and damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2026 110,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt damaged

Engine sump leaking and corroded

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

Front lower radiator support panel very corroded and damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre And leaking ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,142 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 99,496 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Crossmember Corroded

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

Nearside Washers poor

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 99,494 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Crossmember Corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Washers poor

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,034 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 75,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,610 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,846 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn and tread perished

Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,414 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REAR TYRES

Nearside Front TYRE AS SMALL CHUNK OUT OF SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear TYRE AS SMALL CRACKS IN OUTER TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear WHEEL AS SLIGHT BUCKLE AND INNER RIM AS SLIGHT DAMAGE FROM CURBING

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,414 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REAR TYRES

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front TYRE AS SMALL CHUNK OUT OF SIDE WALL

Nearside Rear TYRE AS SMALL CRACKS IN OUTER TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear WHEEL AS SLIGHT BUCKLE AND INNER RIM AS SLIGHT DAMAGE FROM CURBING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,242 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear tyre perished and has damage to side wall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,242 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x4 (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside rear tyre perished and has damage to side wall

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 62,926 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 2 Nov 2016 62,926 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,891 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,030 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 53,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,090 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 42,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,430 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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DL57 CUW 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 DL57 CUW, 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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DL57 CUW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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