Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Renault Twizy?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Renault Twizy?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Renault Twizy?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Renault Twizy vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Renault Twizy reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2013 Renault Twizy has a first-time MOT pass rate of 82.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Renault Twizy?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Renault Twizy are: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (16.9% of vehicles), Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (12.2% of vehicles), Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (9.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Renault Twizy?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Twizy (2013)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 82.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Renault Twizy

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2013 Renault Twizy. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Renault Twizy passes its MOT first time in 82.4% of cases, marginally above the UK average of 80%, which is reassuring—but the genuinely concerning figure is that a third of these vehicles (33%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd typically expect. This suggests structural or safety-critical issues are not uncommon in this model, so a pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Twizys is essential. The median mileage of just 6,013 miles is extremely low for an 11-year-old car, indicating most surviving examples have been lightly used; at 1.71 failures and 7.6 advisories per vehicle on average, the pattern suggests minor wear items rather than catastrophic failure, though the high advisory count points to trim, seals and electrical niggles. If you're considering one, budget for typical maintenance costs but have any structural or electrical concerns evaluated by a specialist before committing.

We have limited data for the 2013 Renault Twizy — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

82.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.71

Over 8.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–11k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 16.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 6.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Other issues 6.6%

Hazard warning switch faulty · Hazard warning switch inoperative

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Renault Twizy vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

6,013

typical

3,583

low mileage

11,438

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Renault Twizy vehicles fall between 3,583 and 11,438 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 3,583 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 3,583–11,438 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Renault Twizys sit.

⚠ Over 15,441 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Renault Twizy — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 61% of 2013 Renault Twizys are still active.

49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 61% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

8.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.71

Avg failures per vehicle

7.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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