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YS08 BFK

2008 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,762 mi
Last recorded30,762 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BFK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,762 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 30,755 miles

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both shock absorbers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 23,984 miles

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

front subframe corrosion

rear boot damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2022 23,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 22,862 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 22,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 21,295 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,939 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 19,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 18,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 18,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 15,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 13,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,707 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,122 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 7,771 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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YS08 BFK is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS08 BFK, 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 YS08 BFK registered?

YS08 BFK is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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