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MA08 WTE

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,145 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is 37 years old

oil filler cap missing

Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is 37 years old

oil filler cap missing

Pass 2 Jul 2024 64,569 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 64,569 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 60,373 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,997 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 43,154 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 39,283 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,818 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 33,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,519 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre tread cut but not showing any cords.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,390 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 10,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 10,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 21,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,278 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 15,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 11,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 11,038 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 WTE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MA08 WTE, 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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MA08 WTE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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