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HV08 YYZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,947 mi
Last recorded115,947 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2025 115,947 miles

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

vehicle adapted for motorsport use

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clap minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe area surface rust including suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 106,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,721 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 93,798 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 4 Oct 2018 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 83,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 80,249 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 71,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,210 miles

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)

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

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Fail 4 Mar 2015 61,210 miles

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

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

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)

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

corrosion and pitting to front brake discs

Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,320 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 43,109 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 32,919 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 YYZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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