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NU58 DZW

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 DZW
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 128,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 127,911 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has been welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside 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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

windscreen wipers only work on one speed setting

Fail 21 Apr 2026 127,587 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 117,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 109,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 109,650 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 99,660 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 95,494 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 87,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 87,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s & o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 85,669 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 12,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 12,000 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 73,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,407 miles

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2017 68,406 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,475 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 56,916 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 56,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 48,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,944 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 38,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 25,121 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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NU58 DZW is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NU58 DZW, 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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NU58 DZW is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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