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MA08 UVP

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,660 mi
Last recorded53,660 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UVP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 53,660 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake lever loose

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,919 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,828 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 42,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 39,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 39,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 35,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 31,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,002 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres have cracking to outer sidewall, and in and around tread, no cords visible at time of test

Pass 2 Oct 2016 26,085 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 26,085 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,785 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 22,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 18,661 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 18,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 14,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 10,325 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Oct 2011 7,086 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 6,051 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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MA08 UVP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA08 UVP, 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 MA08 UVP registered?

MA08 UVP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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