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YC08 TSX

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TSX
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 134,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear inner and outer-nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

underside undersealed throughout including all suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2025 129,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed throughout

Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,957 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm/beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle underside spayed in oil including all suspension and brake components

Fail 30 May 2024 124,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam out (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy Rear exhaust is not standard fitment (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (front to rear) - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all the rear seats are removed - unable to test seat belts and fixings.

Rear Exhaust heat shield is insecure - needs attention

Pass 18 May 2023 101,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 May 2022 82,807 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 May 2022 82,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 May 2021 63,893 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 63,891 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,919 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,252 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,191 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 34,753 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 28,750 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 28,750 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 23,192 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 23,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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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YC08 TSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YC08 TSX, 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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YC08 TSX is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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