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HY08 KMF

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

233,653 mi
Last recorded233,653 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KMF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 233,653 miles

Front n/s and o/s headlights full of condensation

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small crack at join to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 233,653 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont move back and forth (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on when brakes applied (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s headlights full of condensation

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small crack at join to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 231,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join from centre pipe to rear silencer ,weld corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2019 218,367 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump in rusty condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 218,367 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump in rusty condition (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 196,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 196,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 172,244 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside

Fail 7 Mar 2017 172,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Offside Front headlight has condensation inside

Rear fog light tell tale light comes on when brakes applied

engine managment light indicates a fault

engine misfires at idle

Pass 21 Mar 2016 150,819 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 150,819 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,402 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 126,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 102,457 miles

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

exhaust blow at flange to manifold

knock / rattle engine bay area

Fail 15 Mar 2014 102,457 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blow at flange to manifold

knock / rattle engine bay area

Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2013 80,219 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s and o/s front brake discs heavily worn and corroded on inner faces

Pass 17 Mar 2012 58,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Mar 2012 58,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,683 miles

n/s front tyre cut across tread but cords not exposed

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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HY08 KMF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HY08 KMF, 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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HY08 KMF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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