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WU08 YOA

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 YOA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 127,459 miles

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

Offside Front cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2023 123,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to front and rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 123,510 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to front and rear tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on the edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 122,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2022 122,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2022 122,534 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 121,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 121,341 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 121,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted to nearside rear (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 106,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 94,334 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 27 May 2017 87,830 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Fail 20 May 2017 87,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on the inside edge

Pass 3 May 2016 72,828 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 May 2015 66,864 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2014 58,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2013 54,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,552 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,215 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)

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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WU08 YOA is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU08 YOA, 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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WU08 YOA is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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