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HY58 EAG

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,887 mi
Last recorded114,887 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 EAG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 114,887 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED

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

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

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Sep 2024 108,446 miles

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Outer SILL DAMAGED

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Outer SILL DAMAGED

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 104,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 99,786 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 99,785 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,886 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 91,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 88,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,513 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,513 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 65,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2016 55,587 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,176 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,011 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,764 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,597 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,077 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 20,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HY58 EAG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HY58 EAG, 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 HY58 EAG registered?

HY58 EAG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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