2013 Renault Twingo · 3,307 MOT tests
2013 Renault Twingo reliability
2013 Renault Twingos fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Twingo years (3,307 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 39.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 54% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 51,743
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,307
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 43% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 21% of tests fail here (171% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension21%
- Lights and electrics11.8%
- Brakes11.4%
- Tyres7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.5%
- Steering3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.38%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.17%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 4.29%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.75%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (14.12%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.46%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (5.87%) · Road wheel slightly distorted (4.84%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Renault Twingo reliable?
2013 Renault Twingos fail 39.4% of first MOT tests, 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 12 Twingo years (3,307 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.38% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.17% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (4.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Renault Twingo shows 51,743 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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