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GU58 OLE

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 OLE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 116,187 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 113,545 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 97,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,196 miles

Front slight movement in both upper suspension mountings

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 88,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front slight movement in both upper suspension mountings

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats ()

Pass 28 Jan 2021 80,026 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 80,006 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 75,394 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 75,394 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 69,404 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 69,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 64,539 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit wearingon edge and cracking

play in both front steering arms

Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

offside rear tyre close to legal limit wearingon edge and cracking

play in both front steering arms

Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,651 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 61,648 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 61,634 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 58,175 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 53,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,164 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,555 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,786 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front & offside front lower ball joint rubber boots slightly deteriorated

offside rear brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

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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GU58 OLE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU58 OLE, 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 GU58 OLE registered?

GU58 OLE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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