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GV08 EKM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,729 mi
Last recorded132,729 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,729 miles

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

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 1 Feb 2023 132,729 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/r14-79t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/r14-79t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 25 Mar 2022 127,696 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 165/65/r14-79t

Oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,453 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 120,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel badly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,334 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on outer edge,tyre also low on pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at one end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

tyre sizes are different but the same on each axle,front tyres are 165/65/R14 and rears are 165/70/R14

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive border line fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive border line fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Oil leak ()

n/s headlamp missed up

pass air bag turned off

Fail 22 Jul 2017 91,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Oil leak ()

n/s headlamp missed up

pass air bag turned off

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 64,348 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

light cracking offside rear tyre

strong advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2014 53,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

light cracking offside rear tyre

strong advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 44,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Wear indicators on front wipers

Fail 7 Nov 2011 29,478 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,506 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 EKM 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 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 GV08 EKM, 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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GV08 EKM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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