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HK57 XEV

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,911 mi
Last recorded60,911 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 60,911 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 60,906 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 58,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 58,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 56,694 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,950 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 51,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 47,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 44,276 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak front of engine ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,361 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 38,719 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air intake pipe broken

n/s front wheel slightly distorted

slight interference to rear light units

Fail 3 Jan 2014 38,645 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

air intake pipe broken

n/s front wheel slightly distorted

slight interference to rear light units

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,178 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,151 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 28,142 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 21,993 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 XEV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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