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YA57 FJO

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,372 mi
Last recorded87,372 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 FJO
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 87,372 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 87,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Complete (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded, Ageing

Pass 1 Apr 2020 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,193 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 71,193 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,361 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,296 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,985 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,866 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 44,866 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 32,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,958 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 11,574 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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YA57 FJO is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YA57 FJO, 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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YA57 FJO is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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