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EX08 ZRZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,328 mi
Last recorded120,328 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 120,328 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 120,328 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,056 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 109,262 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 109,262 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 102,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2019 99,283 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 99,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,700 miles

Front brake discs corrodid

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,700 miles

Front brake discs corrodid

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,607 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,896 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 ZRZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 EX08 ZRZ, 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 ZRZ registered?

EX08 ZRZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EX08 ZRZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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