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GV08 EKE

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,146 mi
Last recorded99,146 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EKE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,146 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 99,146 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 97,083 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Offside and Nearside ; Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside ; Close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,782 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,648 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,832 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 17,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 70,775 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,173 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,347 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

nearside wiper worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 60,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres perished in tread

nearside wiper worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,460 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,252 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,419 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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GV08 EKE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV08 EKE, 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 GV08 EKE registered?

GV08 EKE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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