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HK08 WFC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,944 mi
Last recorded154,944 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 WFC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 154,944 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 154,944 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 146,416 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 146,404 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 137,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2022 137,325 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2020 132,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,280 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,810 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 126,810 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 110,067 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 104,238 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,238 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 93,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,386 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 84,113 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 84,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,178 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,178 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 70,671 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 60,301 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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HK08 WFC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 HK08 WFC, 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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HK08 WFC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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