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FE08 BYM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,491 mi
Last recorded64,491 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BYM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 64,491 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 64,455 miles

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,210 miles

driver side window not functioning

Pass 10 Oct 2023 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,416 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated possibly loose on mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 48,563 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 48,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 37,162 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 37,081 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 28,733 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 28,614 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake which goes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,867 miles

Offside Rear metal object in tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 21,867 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear metal object in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,816 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 15,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 12,969 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,037 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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FE08 BYM 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 73.7%.

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 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 FE08 BYM, 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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FE08 BYM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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