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FM57 LXB

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,916 mi
Last recorded74,916 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LXB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 74,916 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 74,916 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,943 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 66,201 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 66,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 61,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,099 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine onto exhaust area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 56,087 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine onto exhaust area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. advise replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replace. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle. advise repair. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 52,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. advise replace. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise replace. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle. advise repair. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,581 miles

Central 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2019 48,579 miles

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

Central 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 45,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,326 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle. advise replace soon, corrosion appears heavy in clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 39,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low due to spring (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle. advise replace soon, corrosion appears heavy in clips. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,404 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH WITHIN TREAD AREA

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACCROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 35,404 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose LOCK NUT INSECURE...TRACK CONTROL ROD LOOSE WITHIN TRACK ROD END (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH WITHIN TREAD AREA

Brake pipe slightly corroded ACCROSS REAR AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 31,938 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,190 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 18 Nov 2013 27,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 8 Dec 2012 22,306 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 22,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 18,487 miles

screw in edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2010 13,713 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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FM57 LXB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FM57 LXB, 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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FM57 LXB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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