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HY16 HYC

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,910 mi
Last recorded83,910 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 83,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 83,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 70,637 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 70,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,298 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 61,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,185 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 47,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 30,850 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 30,850 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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))

evap canister loose under car

Pass 23 Mar 2020 28,496 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,235 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 HYC 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 61.5%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY16 HYC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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