2013 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
6,623 MOT tests on the 2013 Renault Twingo are in this dataset, and 73.7% of them passed. That is 7.2 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.1%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 16.1% of all tests — 7.9 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, ball joint and rigid brake pipes — coil spring alone was recorded 577 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.9% in the 0-30k band and 33.3% in the 120-150k band, a 18.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.7% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 24.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 28.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 16.1% | 1,067 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 542 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 535 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.3% | 350 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 288 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.7% | 180 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 577 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 361 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 341 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 212 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 202 |
| 6 | Track rod end | 185 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.7% | 1,968 |
| 2 | Tyres | 27.8% | 1,839 |
| 3 | Suspension | 20.8% | 1,377 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 493 |
| 5 | Other defects | 7.0% | 462 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 6.3% | 419 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 953 | 14.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,183 | 25.9% |
| 60-90k | 1,994 | 30.6% |
| 90-120k | 433 | 32.8% |
| 120-150k | 42 | 33.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,349 | 24.2% |
| 2022 | 1,341 | 24.9% |
| 2023 | 1,328 | 26.1% |
| 2024 | 1,303 | 27.5% |
| 2025 | 1,302 | 28.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Twingo
On a 2013 Twingo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (16.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
73.7% of the 6,623 2013 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Renault Twingo?
Suspension, recorded in 16.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.2%).
Does the 2013 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.9% in the 0-30k band to 33.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,623 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.