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YB57 WFU

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 WFU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 130,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight opake (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 30 Nov 2023 117,594 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 109,862 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 109,861 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 103,251 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Fail 14 Jan 2022 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH=185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Fail 18 Nov 2021 103,215 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed BULGING=185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective INGRESS OF WATER (4.1.1 (b) (i))

RUSTING TO ENGINE SUMP

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,989 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,989 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 87,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,766 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 79,403 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise right tyre wearing wearing on outer edgers

Fail 15 May 2018 79,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise right tyre wearing wearing on outer edgers

Pass 13 May 2016 64,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2016 64,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped to wheel (3.6.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,206 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,549 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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YB57 WFU is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB57 WFU, 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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YB57 WFU is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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