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SO08 KXD

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

78,886 mi
Last recorded78,886 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 KXD
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 78,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 78,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 71,378 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 71,223 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 64,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn & starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 64,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & inner band devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn & starting to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & outer edge worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 59,210 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 53,866 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 44,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 44,840 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at nearside and offside rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 42,256 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 40,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 38,341 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2017 34,813 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 34,796 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 24,982 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 21,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 21,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,657 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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SO08 KXD is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO08 KXD, 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 SO08 KXD registered?

SO08 KXD is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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