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SM08 KVS

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,789 mi
Last recorded64,789 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 KVS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 64,789 miles

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leak

Fail 19 May 2017 62,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leak

Pass 21 May 2016 58,968 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,559 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 55,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 51,594 miles

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 16 May 2014 51,590 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 44,629 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 44,627 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 36,059 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Front discs are slightly worn

Front pads are getting low

Nearside front inner cv gaitor in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,682 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 KVS is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM08 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

SM08 KVS is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is SM08 KVS safe to buy?

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