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SC08 BGK

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,026 mi
Last recorded117,026 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 BGK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,026 miles

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Aug 2025 115,837 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake cliper flexi in upper wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 111,194 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 105,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,442 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 87,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

nsf track rod slight play..... all wheel trims covering valves

Pass 21 Sep 2021 77,643 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

wipers starting to smear

Fail 20 Sep 2021 77,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,610 miles

Central Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 73,523 miles

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

Central Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 67,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 65,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 60,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,845 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,845 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 42,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,843 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 36,843 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

left hand & right hand rear tyres outer side wall cracking/ damaged 165.65.14 79t michelin

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,376 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 28,376 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,377 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 BGK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue 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 SC08 BGK, 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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SC08 BGK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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