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ML13 LFU

2013 Renault Twingo

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Twingo40,094 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML13 LFU
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,308 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in both front strut top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,590 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 70,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn smooth on inner edge (cords exposed) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edges and low tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,155 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,007 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 50,005 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,434 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight lift in suspension top mounting, both front

Fail 10 Feb 2022 40,434 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight lift in suspension top mounting, both front

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 29,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 24,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Aero (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

warning light on dash

Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,057 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 10,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 10,123 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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ML13 LFU is a 2013 Renault Twingo in Black 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 ML13 LFU, 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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ML13 LFU is a 2013 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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