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SX08 EEB

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,112 mi
Last recorded60,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX08 EEB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 60,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 54,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 54,396 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 52,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle Heavily Corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Loose (0.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Sub Frame Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 52,914 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle Heavily Corroded

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Loose (0.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front Sub Frame Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 49,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,835 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 45,835 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slight seepage

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,727 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 40,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cord on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cord on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 32,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 32,758 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,565 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jul 2017 23,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 20,251 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 12,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Jul 2013 8,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 6,264 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 4,251 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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SX08 EEB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SX08 EEB, 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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SX08 EEB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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