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MC16 BZL

2016 Renault Twingo

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,172 mi
Last recorded33,172 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC16 BZL
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 33,172 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 33,160 miles

Emissions unable to be completed test aborted due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 28,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 26,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 25,913 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit moved ()

TPMS light illuminated

Fail 23 Jan 2023 25,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit moved ()

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2022 22,700 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 22,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 19,971 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 10,724 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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MC16 BZL is a 2016 Renault Twingo in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MC16 BZL, 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 MC16 BZL registered?

MC16 BZL is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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