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HK08 FKA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,897 mi
Last recorded49,897 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 FKA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 49,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 42,514 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 42,510 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 42,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,928 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror class cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources plus lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 41,928 miles

Windscreen washer not working front and rear (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror class cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources plus lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 41,640 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,836 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 37,666 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 34,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 34,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,322 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,952 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,843 miles

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

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

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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HK08 FKA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK08 FKA, 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 HK08 FKA registered?

HK08 FKA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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