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FN58 VTU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 83,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,805 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,554 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 78,664 miles

both front shocker / struts bump stops deteriorated / n/s shocker inner gaiter missing / both front shocker / struts becoming weak in damping action / advise to replace

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,618 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise to replace n/s/r shocker

both front shocker / struts bump stops deteriorated / n/s shocker inner gaiter missing / both front shocker / struts becoming weak in damping action / advise to replace

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,906 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut centre tread band to ply . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge . / 185/55/r15. ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 75,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing in outer edge .185/55/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 75,058 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded in mounting clips . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing in outer edge .185/55/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,698 miles

Front small cut in brake anti slip rubber .

Nearside Rear tyre / small cut in centre tread band .

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe across rear axle starting to corroded in mounting clips recommend replacement . (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,326 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,323 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 62,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 55,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,640 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 35,205 miles

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

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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FN58 VTU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN58 VTU, 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 FN58 VTU registered?

FN58 VTU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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