2015 Renault Twingo 1.0L Petrol · HK65 XPV
2015 Renault Twingo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 86,232 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT TWINGO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HK65 XPV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 86,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HK65 XPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Renault Twingo (HK65 XPV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
HK65 XPV Mileage History
- 13/06/202370,338 mi
- 17/06/202475,717 mi+5,379 mi
- 11/06/202580,272 mi+4,555 mi
- 19/06/202686,224 mi+5,952 mi
- 19/06/202686,232 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Renault Twingo Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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