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HB05 GEM

2015 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Twingo34,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB05 GEM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 65,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 65,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 62,249 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,151 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 54,302 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 46,813 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2020 39,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 39,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 23,226 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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HB05 GEM is a 2015 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 2015 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,042 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 HB05 GEM, 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 11 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HB05 GEM registered?

HB05 GEM is a 2015 Renault Twingo, first registered on 5 December 2015.

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