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SG08 EDO

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,997 mi
Last recorded96,997 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 EDO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 96,997 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 88,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 80,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 70,892 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2023 70,892 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 60,540 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 2 May 2022 60,536 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2021 46,094 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2021 46,086 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2019 43,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper blade torn +not clearing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 37,647 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre slight worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 35,187 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,105 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 31,217 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 31,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,884 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2012 25,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,006 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 17,759 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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SG08 EDO 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 70.8%.

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 SG08 EDO, 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 SG08 EDO registered?

SG08 EDO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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