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SA66 XER

2016 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,515 mi
Last recorded54,515 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Twingo28,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA66 XER
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 54,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 54,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 53,442 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 53,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf suspension arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 50,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 50,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 43,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 37,372 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,399 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 31,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 25,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit also has previous repair witch is beginning to fail marked in blue chalk (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit should be replaced straight away in my opinion (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 25,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick this side seems to be wearing much quicker than other side replacing parts might be only way of repair (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs have wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit also has previous repair witch is beginning to fail marked in blue chalk (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit should be replaced straight away in my opinion (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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SA66 XER is a 2016 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SA66 XER, 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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SA66 XER is a 2016 Renault Twingo, first registered on 27 September 2016.

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