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HK57 VDG

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 90,895 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,215 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 86,197 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

The boot can only be opened from the inside using the emergency release lever

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 44,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 43,493 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,816 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,290 miles

slight dampness around nearside front inner driveshaft boot

Pass 8 Jan 2018 37,566 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front wishbone front bush getting soft

Offside Front antiroll bar link rubber splitting

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,356 miles

brake servo flexes a lot at bulkhead nothing found maybe poor design

Fail 4 Jan 2017 35,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake servo flexes a lot at bulkhead nothing found maybe poor design

Pass 7 Jan 2016 32,725 miles

both front antiroll bar links rubber deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 30,464 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,464 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 28,198 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 25,434 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,821 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 VDG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VDG, 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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HK57 VDG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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