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HK57 VBL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VBL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,325 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 65,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 64,977 miles

water ingress and fading to both headlamps

Pass 14 Oct 2023 64,627 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlamps condensated but not affecting beam images

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,209 miles

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

water ingress to o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,787 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

water ingress to both headlamps

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,438 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

water ingress to both headlights

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,122 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,436 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,504 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,887 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,441 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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 VBL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HK57 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

HK57 VBL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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