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SM08 GVV

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,499 mi
Last recorded30,499 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 GVV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 30,499 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 30,498 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 25,645 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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 24,952 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 23,786 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 23,785 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 21,610 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 15,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 9,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 6,369 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 6,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2014 5,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 4,806 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 4,043 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,100 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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SM08 GVV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM08 GVV, 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 SM08 GVV registered?

SM08 GVV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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