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DU16 DNV

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,056 mi
Last recorded54,056 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU16 DNV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 50,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 47,951 miles

Battery warning light on dash under load or when engine revved

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 47,916 miles

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

Battery warning light on dash under load or when engine revved

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres heavily perishing/cracking but no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,915 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 38,717 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

minor oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,131 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DU16 DNV is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU16 DNV, 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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DU16 DNV is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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