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V555 EJS

2013 Renault Twingo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 EJS
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,892 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 99,847 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 99,847 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 84,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1855515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 58,210 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 50,129 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 50,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55 R15 82V Budget (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 40,459 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,877 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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V555 EJS is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V555 EJS, 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 V555 EJS registered?

V555 EJS is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 19 September 2013.

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