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HK57 VEF

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,552 mi
Last recorded101,552 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VEF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,552 miles

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

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Arm (front/rear) Bush perishing

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2021 87,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,036 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 81,034 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2016 71,794 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs corroded sligtly

front pads wearing low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,637 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,637 miles

Nearside Front 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 fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,488 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,262 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 19,305 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 VEF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HK57 VEF, 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 VEF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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