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XG05 GAB

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,864 mi
Last recorded58,864 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXG05 GAB
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 58,864 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 58,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 53,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 47,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 47,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 44,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

service lamp illuminated

Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

service lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,995 miles

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

Rear brake pipes pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,530 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 25 Mar 2016 31,530 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,928 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s brake binding slightly

slight play in handbrake leever

Pass 12 May 2012 16,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 7,252 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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XG05 GAB is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XG05 GAB, 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 XG05 GAB registered?

XG05 GAB is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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