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SM13 HZU

2013 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 HZU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 94,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 83,072 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 83,072 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 77,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,811 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,443 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,443 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1855515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1855515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 27,216 miles

brake pedal and clutch pedal rubbers worn

slight play both upper strut bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 26,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,841 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,443 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,556 miles

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 HZU is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM13 HZU registered?

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

Is SM13 HZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM13 HZU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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