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VK08 NEU

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 NEU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,788 miles

Nearside Outer Cill damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2022 97,091 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 97,091 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 92,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2021 92,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2020 87,419 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2020 87,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,924 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak around inner c.v boot/gearbox,going onto steering rack gaiter also ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Oil leak around inner c.v boot/gearbox,going onto steering rack gaiter also ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link to axle,rubbers split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link to axle,rubbers split (2.4.G.2)

advise swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 68,208 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 58,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,336 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 23,957 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 23,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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VK08 NEU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK08 NEU, 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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VK08 NEU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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