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SM15 HYP

2015 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Twingo34,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 HYP
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,304 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 63,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,056 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 52,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,109 miles

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

Offside Front door damged

Fail 17 Oct 2023 45,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front door damged

bonnet catch key stiff to open

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 38,436 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Aug 2021 36,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 29,017 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 22,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,207 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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SM15 HYP is a 2015 Renault Twingo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HYP, 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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SM15 HYP is a 2015 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 August 2015.

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