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HV08 WYM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,477 mi
Last recorded55,477 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WYM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 55,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 54,878 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 May 2023 54,061 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,093 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link rubber bushes split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bushes split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large screw in the tyre at angle ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link rubber bushes split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bushes split no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large screw in the tyre at angle ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bush perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bush perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded but secure and no leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2019 48,847 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bush perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement vertical drop link bush perished but no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake slight grabbing not serious

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear drum brakes noisy on rotation of wheel

exhaust system corroded but secure and no leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,828 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 46,754 miles

items removed from drivers veiw prier to start of test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,920 miles

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

both front wipers judder and slight smear

nail in offside rear tyre shoulder

nearside front tyre bald inner and outer shoulders secondary rubber

Pass 18 Mar 2013 41,148 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 41,148 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 36,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 36,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,258 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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HV08 WYM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV08 WYM, 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 HV08 WYM registered?

HV08 WYM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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