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GX57 MXU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 MXU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,706 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 120,706 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 112,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,419 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 13 Nov 2023 104,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 11 Nov 2022 96,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,780 miles

Engine sump corroded front to rear corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 70,540 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 23 Oct 2019 70,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Sep 2019 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(over axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,813 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 57,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 57,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively deteriorated (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,536 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 50,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 41,357 miles

spanner/fault light on

Fail 11 Nov 2015 41,357 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

spanner/fault light on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,933 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 30,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,924 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 17,271 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 17,270 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

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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GX57 MXU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc 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 GX57 MXU, 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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GX57 MXU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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