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SY13 ZVE

2013 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,764 mi
Last recorded97,764 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 ZVE
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 97,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,624 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 94,622 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,838 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 92,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 92,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 87,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,063 miles

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

n/s front strut top mounting worn

Fail 17 Aug 2021 82,063 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s front strut top mounting worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 75,593 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 75,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 68,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 68,987 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,494 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,047 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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SY13 ZVE is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SY13 ZVE, 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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What year was SY13 ZVE registered?

SY13 ZVE is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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