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GV08 EKP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,214 mi
Last recorded112,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 112,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

both front headlight has condensation but not effecting the light output

Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,870 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 110,870 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 107,656 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 107,656 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2023 106,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 106,421 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,991 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing no cords 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 99,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 89,204 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 89,204 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,801 miles

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

sump corroded but not leaking

Fail 11 Nov 2016 82,800 miles

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

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

sump corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 74,331 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,704 miles

all tyres nearing legal limits

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,949 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,032 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 130,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 22,560 miles

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

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 EKP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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