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FE08 BZT

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,174 mi
Last recorded35,174 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BZT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 35,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 31,016 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 31,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,331 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 26,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front pads are getting low

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 21,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,241 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 19,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 18,396 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2020 18,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 15,550 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 15,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 13,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 13,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 10,268 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 9,021 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 8,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 10,418 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 6,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,913 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 BZT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red 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 FE08 BZT, 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 FE08 BZT registered?

FE08 BZT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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