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GL57 FJE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,296 mi
Last recorded141,296 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 FJE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 128,440 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,998 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

crack top of screen

Fail 22 Dec 2022 118,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

crack top of screen

Pass 20 Dec 2021 109,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,711 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 80,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 80,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,355 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,973 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 69,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,203 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,824 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 29,514 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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GL57 FJE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL57 FJE, 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 GL57 FJE registered?

GL57 FJE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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The MOT history for GL57 FJE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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