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SO57 DZJ

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

80,111 mi
Last recorded80,111 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 DZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 80,111 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 disc worn and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge . ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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 disc worn and corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in outer edge . ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / beam axle corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 80,102 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Gear selector very stiff

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Radiator support very corroded

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 79,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,972 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 77,969 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,495 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 71,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2019 78,948 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 64,043 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from porous sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 58,601 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2016 58,601 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,232 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 50,227 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,124 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,322 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 28,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 19,755 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 19,755 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 9,419 miles

handbrake lever loose???

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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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SO57 DZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SO57 DZJ, 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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SO57 DZJ is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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