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GV08 EKF

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,300 mi
Last recorded91,300 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 EKF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 91,300 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 89,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,185 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,200 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 64,198 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 61,220 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 56,787 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 15,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre damage and perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,001 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

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 EKF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EKF, 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 EKF registered?

GV08 EKF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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