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SM13 KAE

2013 Renault Twingo

Purple Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,154 mi
Last recorded61,154 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 KAE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,154 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 54,649 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 54,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 43,300 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 36,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,427 miles

Exhaust system corroded - general

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 30,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear flexi hose to cylinders at both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded - general

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 27,687 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across beam (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 24,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 18,380 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 13,242 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 11,378 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 KAE is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Purple with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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