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AP66 BYZ

2016 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,138 mi
Last recorded98,138 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP66 BYZ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 98,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 95,998 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front DTRL NOT WORKING

Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front DTRL NOT WORKING

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 71,183 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 71,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 56,272 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

Nearside Front DRL lamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 37,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front day running light not working and insecure

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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AP66 BYZ is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 28,834 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 AP66 BYZ, 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 10 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP66 BYZ is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 December 2016.

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