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EX08 YOA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YOA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,520 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 118,520 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 113,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 102,251 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,788 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 96,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,614 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 88,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Feb 2017 74,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,790 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 56,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 56,534 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 45,439 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,396 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,414 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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EX08 YOA 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 78.9%.

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 EX08 YOA, 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 EX08 YOA registered?

EX08 YOA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is EX08 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YOA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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