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FH08 GKG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 GKG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 58,438 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 58,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 57,015 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 56,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,689 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 55,689 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system central (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 50,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 48,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 46,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,628 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 39,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,188 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,884 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 16 May 2012 30,716 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,854 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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FH08 GKG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH08 GKG, 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 FH08 GKG registered?

FH08 GKG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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