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LS08 PXA

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 PXA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 95,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 86,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,129 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 75,119 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s and o/s track rod ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 66,259 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 66,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2022 57,387 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2022 57,387 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,117 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 49,020 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp damp inside

Pass 14 Oct 2017 39,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 14 Oct 2017 39,450 miles

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

Front both wipers deteriorated

Front washers only just provides enough liquid on screen

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,505 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 37,505 miles

Valve stem seriously misaligned All tyre valves seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 36,187 miles

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

child seat

front registration plate slightly damaged

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Oct 2015 36,187 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat

front registration plate slightly damaged

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2014 33,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 24,281 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,088 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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LS08 PXA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS08 PXA, 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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LS08 PXA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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