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ME02 YVG

2002 Renault Twingo

Silver Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,908 mi
Last recorded197,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Twingo83,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 YVG
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 197,908 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 197,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lefthand drive lights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lefthand drive lights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 197,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 194,837 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 191,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 189,342 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 189,337 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 187,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 184,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 184,723 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 18,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 18,877 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 172,336 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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ME02 YVG is a 2002 Renault Twingo in Silver with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 83,569 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 ME02 YVG, 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 24 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ME02 YVG is a 2002 Renault Twingo, first registered on 4 June 2002.

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