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LT08 KTC

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,035 mi
Last recorded83,035 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 KTC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 83,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 81,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,321 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front side. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 76,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,859 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 70,286 miles

Offside headlamp has condensation

Fail 6 Mar 2021 70,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 19 Feb 2020 67,258 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 65,156 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,619 miles

n/s front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 14 Mar 2017 60,990 miles

n/s front tyre worn on shoulders

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 58,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,704 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 55,704 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,286 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 52,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 40,421 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,621 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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LT08 KTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LT08 KTC, 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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LT08 KTC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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