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DS16 LBU

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,080 mi
Last recorded80,080 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 LBU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,080 miles

Front both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2026 80,076 miles

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

Front both sides shock absorber dust shields deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,123 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has free play

Fail 14 Apr 2025 73,117 miles

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

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has free play

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,074 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has free play

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,783 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated (Both sides)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 59,778 miles

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

Front Shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated (Both sides)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,845 miles

Front Shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated (Both sides)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 49,838 miles

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

Front Shock absorber dust covers are deteriorated (Both sides)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Park brake lever has long travel

Pass 7 May 2021 41,400 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 41,399 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))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 33,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,180 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge (o/s is worse)

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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DS16 LBU is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DS16 LBU, 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 DS16 LBU registered?

DS16 LBU is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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