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WF08 YFL

2008 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,316 mi
Last recorded59,316 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 YFL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 59,316 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 56,775 miles

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

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2023 113,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,542 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 112,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,326 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,001 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 100,001 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 89,443 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in offside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 89,443 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in offside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,577 miles

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,140 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 65,140 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,340 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 43,274 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 41,444 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,351 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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WF08 YFL 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 WF08 YFL, 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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WF08 YFL is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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