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EK08 SBX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 93,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 85,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

rear fog lamp tell - tale effected by another bulbs

slight oil leak front of the engine

Pass 13 Jun 2020 62,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 55,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 48,539 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,129 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 39,129 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 33,517 miles

slight lateral movement in parking brake lever

Fail 25 Mar 2015 33,508 miles

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

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

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

Slight lateral movement in park brake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2014 22,743 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,535 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nip on outer wall

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,748 miles

offside front tyre has small cut to outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,204 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 SBX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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