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LY16 XEK

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,340 mi
Last recorded28,340 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY16 XEK
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 28,340 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 24,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 21,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 18,145 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 15,095 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 12,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 7,674 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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LY16 XEK is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY16 XEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY16 XEK registered?

LY16 XEK is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is LY16 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY16 XEK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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