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EK08 YHT

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,069 mi
Last recorded89,069 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YHT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 85,735 miles

Offside Front headlamp starting to mist up

both rear tyres starting to crack & perish

Fail 24 Apr 2020 85,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 128,980 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,007 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Apr 2017 71,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 66,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,191 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,087 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,371 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,371 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)

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 YHT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 EK08 YHT, 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 EK08 YHT registered?

EK08 YHT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 YHT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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