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HY16 HYA

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,814 mi
Last recorded36,814 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 HYA
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 36,814 miles

Manufacturer under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Fail 25 Mar 2026 36,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Manufacturer under trays and covers restricting inspection of some components and prescribed area's.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 35,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 32,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 29,194 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

U-BODY PLASTIC COVERS,,185/60/15 X 2 REARS & 165/60/15 X 2 FRONTS,,,,,

Pass 22 Jan 2021 21,374 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 21,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 15,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 15,369 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 15,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,216 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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HY16 HYA is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HYA, 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 HYA registered?

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

Is HY16 HYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY16 HYA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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