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MF08 UXA

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,664 mi
Last recorded79,664 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UXA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot weeping oil

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out shape

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog flashing intermittent on dash when foot brake applied

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner c/v boot weeping oil

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre out shape

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear fog flashing intermittent on dash when foot brake applied

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2024 77,411 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 77,398 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,382 miles

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

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

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

front subframe and radiator holder corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

front subframe and radiator holder corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2020 60,474 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUBFRAME SHOWING SIGNS OF EARLY CORROSION AROUND MOUNT AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPES IN CENTRE REAR OF VEHICLE BADLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS LEAK COMING FROM BACK BOX BUT DOES NOT EFFECT THE VEHICLES EMISSIONS (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 55,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,125 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 40,041 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 33,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 28,205 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,723 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,723 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,159 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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MF08 UXA 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 70%.

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 MF08 UXA, 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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MF08 UXA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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