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BA05 JEM

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,838 mi
Last recorded68,838 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 JEM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened On ends of tube, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise back bush in arm worn, cracking & split no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 59,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise back bush in arm worn, cracking & split no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,998 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front wheels distorted inner rim of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush in arm worn & cracking no play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front advise play in nearside front macpherson strut not excessive

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge close to cords 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays & trims fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,927 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,240 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2021 30,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres worn centre of tyres 2.0m (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2020 24,839 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 24,839 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

plastic under trays fitted

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Mar 2019 18,189 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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BA05 JEM is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BA05 JEM, 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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BA05 JEM is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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