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SM13 EWY

2013 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,255 mi
Last recorded52,255 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 EWY
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,255 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at gearbox

play in offside front strut top mounting

Fail 26 Jun 2025 49,536 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak at gearbox

play in offside front strut top mounting

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on rear subframe

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 28 Jun 2024 45,488 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight play in strut top mounting

corrosion on rear subframe

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLGHT LIFT

Oil leak, but not excessive AT NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT INNER SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLGHT LIFT

Oil leak, but not excessive AT NEARSIDE FRONT INNER DRIVE SHAFT INNER SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 35,908 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 35,908 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 32,124 miles

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLGHT LIFT

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 32,124 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLGHT LIFT

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 26,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner cv boot worn

Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,814 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 18,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 12,984 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 9,773 miles

offside mirror housing damaged

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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SM13 EWY is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM13 EWY, 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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What year was SM13 EWY registered?

SM13 EWY is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is SM13 EWY safe to buy?

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