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SM13 KAO

2013 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,170 mi
Last recorded77,170 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,170 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 77,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,397 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 62,870 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 62,844 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,394 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2021 55,389 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,385 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively alternator belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,436 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 45,436 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,683 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 17,813 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 KAO is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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