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HY16 LVE

2016 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,504 mi
Last recorded66,504 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY16 LVE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 66,504 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 12 Aug 2025 66,503 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2024 59,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 51,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 51,889 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 42,726 miles

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

Under tray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Fail 27 Jul 2022 42,428 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted obscured some components for inspection

Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,909 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 36,903 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,955 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,602 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 LVE is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

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

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