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PF57 SSX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 SSX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,966 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 91,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,537 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Front cross member corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,112 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front x/member corroded .

Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,073 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front x/member corroded .

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Corrosion to bumper bar fixed to sub frame

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,113 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,946 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 65,946 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,064 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 57,870 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,133 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 38,121 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,251 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 32,250 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake lever has side to side play not sure weather it is in the pivot or the floor

Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,102 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 23,100 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF57 SSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PF57 SSX, 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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PF57 SSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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