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GL08 FTA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 127,399 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 122,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 120,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 115,021 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 108,515 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 100,501 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 100,501 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 94,017 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 94,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,146 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 68,621 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 58,547 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 54,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 50,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,028 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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GL08 FTA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL08 FTA, 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 GL08 FTA registered?

GL08 FTA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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