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BC16 BBK

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,070 mi
Last recorded48,070 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 BBK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 48,070 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 47,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,442 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 165.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 43,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.6015 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 165.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 40,947 miles

under trays fitted restricting view on some testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,631 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 37,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 34,256 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 165 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 17,662 miles

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 Aug 2020 17,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Aug 2019 13,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 11,591 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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BC16 BBK is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC16 BBK, 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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What year was BC16 BBK registered?

BC16 BBK is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 July 2016.

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