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HK08 XYW

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,068 mi
Last recorded77,068 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 XYW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 77,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,422 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,361 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 65,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,739 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 54,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 45,930 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,565 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 39,547 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,344 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,438 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 31,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers smerring

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,303 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)

wipers smerring

Pass 4 Jul 2014 28,859 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 25,932 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,589 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,847 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 XYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

HK08 XYW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HK08 XYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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