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SK08 GXG

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,813 mi
Last recorded57,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 GXG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 57,813 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 37,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 29,634 miles

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

boot not opening

Pass 9 Jan 2023 28,689 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 28,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slightly corroded above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,397 miles

Nearside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 25,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 25,262 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 24,315 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has hi-spot

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 24,315 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has hi-spot

Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft gaiter leaking slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 22,127 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,230 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,209 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 19,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,340 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,401 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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SK08 GXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK08 GXG, 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 SK08 GXG registered?

SK08 GXG is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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