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SA16 DFV

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 DFV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 41,450 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 31,933 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 30,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 26,239 miles

Heatshield loose at manifold

Pass 24 Mar 2022 21,794 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 21,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 13,671 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 13,637 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 9,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 6,800 miles

undertrays fitted

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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SA16 DFV is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA16 DFV, 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 SA16 DFV registered?

SA16 DFV is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is SA16 DFV safe to buy?

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