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HK08 XZC

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,496 mi
Last recorded124,496 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 XZC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 124,496 miles

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

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

Front chip on windscreen

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 124,487 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front chip on windscreen

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 114,633 miles

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2023 114,627 miles

Battery light on dash

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 114,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery light on dash

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 115,218 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 112,971 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track arm slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 110,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,949 miles

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

Offside lens cover broken

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,364 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,385 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,600 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 79,908 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 79,908 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Advise nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,141 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 60,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 25,318 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 20,578 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 XZC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZC, 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 XZC registered?

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

Is HK08 XZC safe to buy?

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