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HY16 HSE

2016 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,885 mi
Last recorded49,885 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 HSE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 49,885 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 49,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 46,781 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 43,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,171 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 38,171 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside 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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2020 29,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,283 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 24,283 miles

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

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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HY16 HSE is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY16 HSE, 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 HY16 HSE registered?

HY16 HSE is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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