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SM13 PHJ

2013 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,471 mi
Last recorded53,471 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,471 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise Rubbers slightly perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise slight corrosion/subframe covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Advise adjustment required soon (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 53,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise Rubbers slightly perishing/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise slight corrosion/subframe covered in paint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Advise adjustment required soon (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,380 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 50,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to Middle joint slightly leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 40,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,359 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,542 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 32,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 28,348 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 28,348 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 22,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PHJ is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PHJ, 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 PHJ is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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