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ET57 EBV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,445 mi
Last recorded100,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 EBV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 100,445 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 87,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

handbrake lever has slight play

Fail 27 Jan 2025 87,096 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever has slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,634 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,657 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,213 miles

Coil spring corroded All road springs have some degree of corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn and inner sidewall starting to split . 185/55x15 . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall starting to split . 185/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation/water inside lamp . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded but covered with grease . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

headlamps have condensation in them

Pass 28 Jan 2020 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 31 Jan 2019 62,003 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,389 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,905 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 40,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,372 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 23,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,028 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake performances uneven

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 18 Jan 2011 18,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake performances uneven

front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls and feathering on outer edges

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

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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ET57 EBV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET57 EBV, 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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ET57 EBV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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