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NU58 VRN

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 102,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3 Ltrs oil added to engine prior to carrying out emissions test

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2024 97,070 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,466 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,378 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 90,375 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 84,912 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 84,909 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 79,611 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 76,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 70,924 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front anti roll bar bushes deteriated slightly

front pads on 1.5mm min limit

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

slight corrosion to front brake discs

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2018 70,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front anti roll bar bushes deteriated slightly

front pads on 1.5mm min limit

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

slight corrosion to front brake discs

uneven wear to n/s/f tyre

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2017 65,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 65,073 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 55,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,113 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 44,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,288 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 36,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 33,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,066 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 31,361 miles

nearside rear shocker damp

slight play in steering rack at both sides

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 VRN is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VRN, 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 NU58 VRN registered?

NU58 VRN is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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