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MT08 ZHZ

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,924 mi
Last recorded126,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 126,924 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 126,924 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 116,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 104,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 84,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,114 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 75,114 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 70,518 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 70,513 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 65,161 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 57,929 miles

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Pass 10 May 2017 51,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 51,395 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 45,304 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking but not showing cords

Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,202 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,202 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 8 May 2014 30,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,458 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 May 2012 17,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 14,109 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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MT08 ZHZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 ZHZ, 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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MT08 ZHZ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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