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HK57 XEL

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,026 mi
Last recorded87,026 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 87,025 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,726 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 76,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 68,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 60,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 55,580 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,647 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 41,860 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,216 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 35,216 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,076 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 XEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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