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SG58 FXJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,604 mi
Last recorded47,604 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 FXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 47,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 39,291 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top Mount Worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,038 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 31,032 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 30,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 29,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 29,576 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material thru wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 25,299 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,251 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 24,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 20,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 20,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 16,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 16,382 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 14,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2015 13,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,458 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 12,457 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 9,763 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2012 10,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 7,980 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 7,978 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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SG58 FXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver 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 SG58 FXJ, 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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SG58 FXJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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