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YK08 HHV

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

15,359 mi
Last recorded15,359 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HHV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 15,359 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 15,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,868 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2024 64,091 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 64,091 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 60,133 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 60,133 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,947 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 56,011 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 56,011 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,962 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2019 52,962 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads very low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,321 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,424 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 43,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,073 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 36,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 36,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,708 miles

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

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

front brake discs +pads worn

Pass 19 Feb 2011 17,615 miles

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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YK08 HHV is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YK08 HHV, 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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YK08 HHV is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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