2013 Renault Twizy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 365 MOT tests, the 2013 Renault Twizy recorded an 81.1% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (19.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: brakes, recorded in 12.0% of tests against 8.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, parking brake performance and brake pads — service brake performance alone was recorded 19 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 31.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 19.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 21.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 12.0% | 44 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Tyres | 1.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 19 |
| 2 | Parking brake performance | 16 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 4 | Switch | 13 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 13 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
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 | 31.0% | 113 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.1% | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 17 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 6 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.8% | 3 |
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 | 344 | 18.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87 | 19.5% |
| 2022 | 83 | 22.9% |
| 2023 | 68 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 66 | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 61 | 21.3% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Twizy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: brakes accounted for 12.0% of tests. Start there.
- Brakes (12.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.6% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 Twizys pass their MOT?
81.1% of the 365 2013 Renault Twizy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Renault Twizy?
Brakes, recorded in 12.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (8.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 365 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.