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HW08 HSE

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,423 mi
Last recorded86,423 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 HSE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 86,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 82,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 78,119 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,134 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 73,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,206 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 70,206 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,638 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 67,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 67,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2019 65,484 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 61,300 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2017 61,300 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 50,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,297 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,621 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,257 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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HW08 HSE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black 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 HW08 HSE, 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 HW08 HSE registered?

HW08 HSE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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The MOT history for HW08 HSE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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