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SG58 KYK

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,666 mi
Last recorded109,666 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 KYK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 109,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 109,584 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,951 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside sill damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,571 miles

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both rear lamp lenses (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 101,502 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,120 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - fly eye (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both - fly eye (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 85,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 85,160 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,950 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 68,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 62,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,484 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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SG58 KYK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYK, 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 KYK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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