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HY16 HWU

2016 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,253 mi
Last recorded72,253 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,253 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 72,228 miles

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

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 worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn low on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 60,115 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 60,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 28,399 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 28,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (b))

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 HWU is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

HY16 HWU is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is HY16 HWU safe to buy?

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