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HK57 YRO

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,329 mi
Last recorded80,329 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YRO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,329 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 80,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 75,248 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 75,019 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 68,173 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 68,173 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid slightly contaminated

Pass 8 Oct 2020 64,633 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight surface corrosion to rear sub frame and rear shock absorber casings

Fail 3 Apr 2019 62,142 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on edges and light cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight surface corrosion to rear sub frame and rear shock absorber casings

Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,169 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 50,169 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested due to corroded brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 48,553 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,442 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 35,591 miles

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

front pads low

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,591 miles

front pads low

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,428 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YRO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

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

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