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SC08 BFA

2008 Renault Twingo

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 BFA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 62,575 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 61,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 60,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 59,099 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 59,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2022 57,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 56,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,697 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,661 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 42,661 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,246 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,322 miles

Advice both o/side front and rear tyre side walls starting to crack with age.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 19,321 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advice both o/side front and rear tyre side walls starting to crack with age.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,652 miles

N/s & O/s front tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,063 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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SC08 BFA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SC08 BFA, 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 SC08 BFA registered?

SC08 BFA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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