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EK08 GVZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GVZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 68,071 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 68,066 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE SIDE WAY MOVEMENT PRESENT ...... (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,593 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2020 66,591 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 65,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Jul 2019 65,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 62,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 60,906 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,183 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,261 miles

exhaust corroded

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre purished

Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,287 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,726 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,435 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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EK08 GVZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK08 GVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 GVZ registered?

EK08 GVZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 GVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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