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FV08 ZYL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,734 mi
Last recorded93,734 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 ZYL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 93,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 91,788 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 91,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 88,859 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 88,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes poor and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 88,597 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes poor and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,290 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 82,290 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,417 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 70,648 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F Tyre low!

O/S/F Tyre low!

Fail 22 May 2017 70,646 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F Tyre low!

O/S/F Tyre low!

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,890 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 65,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,195 miles

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,538 miles

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Fail 24 Jun 2014 55,538 miles

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

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

Front brake discs have a corroding lip and pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre 2mm

Various marks/damage to wheels and body

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,067 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and kerb damage to n s tyre side wall

corrosion to front brake discs

kerb damage to alloys

play in n s track rod end

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

both rear tyres worn low and cracking

corrosion to front brake discs

damage to n s f tyre side wall

front pads apper low

kerb damage to alloys

play in n s track rod end

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,871 miles

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,894 miles

both front tyres are geting low

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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FV08 ZYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FV08 ZYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 ZYL registered?

FV08 ZYL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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The MOT history for FV08 ZYL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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