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HK08 XWM

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,808 mi
Last recorded101,808 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 101,763 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper blades do not park correctly when switched off (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 97,489 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,635 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 94,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 92,997 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip lower screen 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 92,996 miles

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip lower screen 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,393 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 75,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 70,019 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,621 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 63,621 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,132 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 52,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,127 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 46,127 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 39,202 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 32,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 24,331 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 XWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

HK08 XWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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