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GK08 UPL

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 107,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 107,961 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,988 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 96,988 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.8mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 78,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 74,483 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 67,050 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 56,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 56,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,634 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 29,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,132 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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GK08 UPL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GK08 UPL, 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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GK08 UPL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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