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YK52 RTJ

2002 Renault Twingo

Turquoise Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,983 mi
Last recorded201,983 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Twingo83,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 RTJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 201,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 201,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 199,524 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 199,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 197,348 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 197,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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YK52 RTJ is a 2002 Renault Twingo in Turquoise with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YK52 RTJ, 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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What year was YK52 RTJ registered?

YK52 RTJ is a 2002 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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