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SM08 UXE

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 83,851 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 83,851 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished, bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 78,667 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play handbrake moving side to side (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished, bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,118 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,632 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,193 miles

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

Nearside Front sticking slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2015 57,189 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front sticking slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,877 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 43,196 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 43,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 41,830 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 41,797 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,405 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 UXE is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

SM08 UXE is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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