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VU08 HNX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,725 mi
Last recorded171,725 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HNX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 171,725 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 171,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 164,121 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 164,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 156,678 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 156,678 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,427 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2021 143,190 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 143,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,230 miles

Front both front brake discs coroded

Front slight leak on front pipe exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,370 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre 0mm inner edge

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,899 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened brake servo corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s/f steering system

various marks in windscreen

Fail 19 Jul 2016 117,899 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened brake servo corroded (3.6.A.2b)

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

engine sump corroded

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s/f steering system

various marks in windscreen

Pass 30 May 2015 105,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2015 105,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2014 82,380 miles

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

engine oil level low!

Pass 31 May 2013 60,266 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 May 2013 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2012 43,890 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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VU08 HNX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU08 HNX, 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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VU08 HNX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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