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K17 DLP

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 DLP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,904 miles

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

Radiator Support Bracket Slightly Corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,675 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 95,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 94,178 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 92,440 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 88,998 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2021 88,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 87,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 85,844 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 85,844 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,563 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 44,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres appear more worn on edges possible tread raised 2,4-2.8mm tread in middle

some corrosion around edges inner faces front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres appear more worn on edges possible tread raised 2,4-2.8mm tread in middle

some corrosion around edges inner faces front brake discs

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,146 miles

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn more on edges

offside rear tyre worn more on edge

Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,146 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc inner face slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn more on edges

offside rear tyre worn more on edge

Fail 6 Jun 2013 29,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

slight damage to tread of offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,134 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

slight damage to tread of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,700 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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K17 DLP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K17 DLP, 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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K17 DLP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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