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HT08 AYK

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 AYK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 141,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,233 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 118,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,828 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,302 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 95,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,619 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 80,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 66,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front sills damaged

both rear tyres have cracked inner side walls

Fail 25 Jul 2017 66,084 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front sills damaged

both rear tyres have cracked inner side walls

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,710 miles

n/s/f wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2016 53,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 10,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer walls damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 41,311 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre inner and outer walls damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,905 miles

One nearixde washer jet blocked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Some damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 39,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

One nearside washer jets blocked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

ome damage to sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,948 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 33,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,618 miles

Nearside rear body trim missing.

No rear seats fitted.

Rear tyres are a different size to front.

Fail 14 Sep 2011 22,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear body trim missing.

No rear seats fitted.

Rear tyres are a different size to front.

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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HT08 AYK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HT08 AYK, 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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HT08 AYK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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