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DC16 KWV

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

41,462 mi
Last recorded41,462 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 KWV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 41,462 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 40,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,604 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 35,805 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 35,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 34,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 28,847 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 22,243 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 22,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 17,163 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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DC16 KWV is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple 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 DC16 KWV, 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 DC16 KWV registered?

DC16 KWV is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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