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PK16 HBY

2016 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,803 mi
Last recorded72,803 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK16 HBY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 72,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,897 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 67,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 54,438 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,427 miles

rear seat belts not checked seat down things

under bodycovers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,537 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 26,352 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 26,352 miles

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

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

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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PK16 HBY is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PK16 HBY, 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 PK16 HBY registered?

PK16 HBY is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is PK16 HBY safe to buy?

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