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K555 APR

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,522 mi
Last recorded123,522 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 APR
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 123,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,700 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,971 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 75,074 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,976 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)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,976 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,519 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 55,279 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,572 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 40,771 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 13 Jun 2013 37,018 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 37,018 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 26,148 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,343 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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K555 APR is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K555 APR, 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 K555 APR registered?

K555 APR is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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The MOT history for K555 APR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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