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KP16 ULT

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

69,276 mi
Last recorded69,276 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 ULT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 69,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added to test (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 57,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose - leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides - tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 48,459 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 48,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp has water inside, lens cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,107 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2022 41,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,812 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear NSR tyre close to wear limit

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has sidewall damage (cords not exposed)

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre close to wear limit

Fail 24 Feb 2021 33,812 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear NSR tyre close to wear limit

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has sidewall damage (cords not exposed)

Offside Front OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear OSR tyre close to wear limit

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Rear foglamp not working , lamp unit full of water, dried out and bulb replaced on test. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,693 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 23,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 23,657 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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KP16 ULT is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KP16 ULT, 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 KP16 ULT registered?

KP16 ULT is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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