2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

938 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 938 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  8. Horn: not working2.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.6%
  2. Lights & electrics18.1%
  3. Brakes16.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Tyres7.5%
  6. Steering4.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Body & chassis2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2013 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 938 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).