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YL57 KXP

2008 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,734 mi
Last recorded87,734 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KXP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,734 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 87,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,128 miles

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

Heatshield Loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,988 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 81,988 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 77,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 77,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 72,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,739 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 64,739 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 60,598 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 60,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,629 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 56,629 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,538 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 52,538 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,011 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 47,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,242 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 41,220 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,149 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 36,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,001 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 22,917 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,366 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,331 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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YL57 KXP is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YL57 KXP, 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 YL57 KXP registered?

YL57 KXP is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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