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HV08 MYO

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 MYO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,511 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,511 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 92,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 79,929 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water ingress in offside headlamp

Fail 6 Dec 2022 73,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water ingress in offside headlamp

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF PERISHED AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INSIDE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSR 100KG. OSR 165KG. BOTH LOCK (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 68,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF PERISHED AND CUTS IN TREAD. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS. 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective WATER INSIDE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 40% NSR 100KG. OSR 165KG. BOTH LOCK (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Anti roll bar bush split and adrift (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 59,772 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,715 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle radius bushes are starting to split from bonding. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 53,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted 175/65/14, (Actual size fitted to all others 185/55/15). (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle radius bushes are starting to split from bonding. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,229 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 50,229 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE VERY LOW ON TREAD

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,969 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 47,953 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,789 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 35,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,455 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 18,870 miles

All tyres getting low (customer to monitor)

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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HV08 MYO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV08 MYO, 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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HV08 MYO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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