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HY58 HHV

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 137,876 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,462 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2025 135,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2024 133,105 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2024 133,308 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 129,060 miles

Central Rear axle beam rusting

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 122,699 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,202 miles

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear wheel damage

Fail 4 Nov 2020 117,202 miles

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear wheel damage

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 108,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 102,615 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 102,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,528 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 94,528 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,901 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 88,901 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,003 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,003 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front alloy

Slight oil leak from nearside inner CV boot

Slight play detected at nearside front wheel

Slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,425 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,674 miles

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 HHV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

HY58 HHV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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