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KY13 UBP

2013 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,691 mi
Last recorded82,691 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY13 UBP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 82,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,664 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Handbrake lever lose. (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant low, topped up prior to commencing test.

Engine oil low, topped up prior to commencing test.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides have minor interaction between sidelight and indicators. (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 78,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Oct 2024 73,925 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,212 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 66,270 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 60,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 53,298 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 39,608 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 33,983 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 185/55x15 (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2016 26,600 miles

park brake lever loose in its mountings

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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KY13 UBP is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 40,094 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 KY13 UBP, 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 13 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY13 UBP is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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