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VN57 DZC

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,779 mi
Last recorded95,779 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 DZC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2025 95,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 75,743 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 73,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 70,095 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 70,095 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 65,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 low tread advise hand slow 2 relace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 59,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,165 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 47,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 42,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2016 42,330 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,930 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 33,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 32,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 27,083 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,945 miles

o/s/f tyre screw in shoulder (not repairable)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 20,190 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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VN57 DZC is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN57 DZC, 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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VN57 DZC is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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