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VO08 UKF

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,633 mi
Last recorded94,633 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UKF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 94,626 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,277 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,671 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 72,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,327 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across the rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 43,330 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 43,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,310 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 37,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 33,519 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 33,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 30,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 23,061 miles

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

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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VO08 UKF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VO08 UKF, 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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VO08 UKF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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