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HY08 KNS

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,536 mi
Last recorded79,536 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 79,536 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 75,376 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,272 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 71,177 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 67,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 55,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 53,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 46,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,435 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,981 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 31,981 miles

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

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 KNS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY08 KNS, 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 HY08 KNS registered?

HY08 KNS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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