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SM15 HXJ

2015 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Twingo34,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 HXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 69,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 64,595 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 64,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 60,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 51,397 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 57,323 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 41,741 miles

Both front shocker shrouds damaged and insecure

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

Plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of car

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

Fail 19 May 2022 41,739 miles

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

Both front shocker shrouds damaged and insecure

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of car

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 29,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 22,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 22,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 9,717 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 9,717 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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SM15 HXJ is a 2015 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,042 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 SM15 HXJ, 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 11 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM15 HXJ registered?

SM15 HXJ is a 2015 Renault Twingo, first registered on 6 July 2015.

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