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EX08 YZH

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YZH
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 73,121 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,033 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 68,957 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 66,877 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 66,877 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 76,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,815 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 63,242 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Fail 3 Jan 2020 63,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,875 miles

Condensation in headlights

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2019 60,875 miles

Condensation in headlights

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2017 58,446 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 56,004 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 34,291 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,880 miles

cracks to both rear tyres in tread.... o/s/r was underinflated.

front discs quite corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 17,120 miles

slight cracks to o/s/r tyre.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,358 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 YZH is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

EX08 YZH is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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