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HK57 UZJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,527 mi
Last recorded93,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 UZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,527 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 92,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 92,364 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,693 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy o/s/n/s (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,887 miles

Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both side's (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 86,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both side's (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,001 miles

Offside rear tyre inner/outer wall worn

Pass 27 Feb 2017 68,417 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 61,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to nearside rear (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 46,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever slightly loose but not insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,516 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 41,516 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 29,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 29,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,219 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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HK57 UZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HK57 UZJ, 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 HK57 UZJ registered?

HK57 UZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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