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FH08 UMK

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 35,809 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 33,377 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 30,524 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,200 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 29,706 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,172 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 29,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,674 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 26,077 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle jacked up (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment when vehicle jacked up (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2016 23,991 miles

Offside Door mirror has cracks in lens

Pass 20 Aug 2015 21,653 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread worn low/smooth on inner and outer edge areas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread worn low/ smooth on inner and outer edge areas (4.1.E.1)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2015 21,653 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread worn low/smooth on inner and outer edge areas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread worn low/ smooth on inner and outer edge areas (4.1.E.1)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,781 miles

Both front tyres showing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 13,287 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 10,208 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 UMK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UMK, 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 UMK registered?

FH08 UMK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is FH08 UMK safe to buy?

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