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HK08 XZN

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Recommend a service, oil filter corroded and likely to fail

Recommend new pinch bolt in near side ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2019 74,402 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 74,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear axle metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,808 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

indicator stalk requires attention soon

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure due to being broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

child seat fitted

indicator stalk requires attention soon

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,002 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 50,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi hose to wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 47,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,962 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,951 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 42,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,743 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 37,073 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,309 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 35,309 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,716 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 XZN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

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

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