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VU58 HYF

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 HYF
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 102,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 84,809 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 51,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,691 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,853 miles

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

offside rear light cluster lens damaged - showing white light to rear

Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,719 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear light cluster lens damaged - showing white light to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2012 30,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

airbag warning light on

spanner light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2012 30,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

airbag warning light on

front discs in poor condition

spanner light on dash

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,736 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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VU58 HYF is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU58 HYF, 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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What year was VU58 HYF registered?

VU58 HYF is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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