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HY08 YZB

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,865 mi
Last recorded121,865 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 YZB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,865 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 117,552 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 112,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 112,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,762 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 89,374 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished. no cord exposed at time of test. advise replacement.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 89,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished. no cord exposed at time of test. advise replacement.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,768 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,203 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 77,192 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,814 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 67,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,965 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 43,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,968 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished on outerwall to tread

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)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 34,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracked/perished on outerwall to tread

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,801 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,007 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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HY08 YZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red 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 HY08 YZB, 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 YZB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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