2015 Renault Twingo 1.0L Petrol · KX65 RVT

This 2015 Renault Twingo presents a relatively clean MOT history with no recorded failures across eight tests dating back to 2018, though a recurring pattern of advisories points to components that are progressively wearing as the car ages. The most recent test on 3 October 2025 was a pass, but flagged a minor exhaust gas leak at the rear, suggesting the rear section of the exhaust system is beginning to deteriorate. Earlier tests show a steady accumulation of advisory items rather than any single severe defect: both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges in September 2024, front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in September 2023, and the September 2022 test recorded both rear tyres approaching the legal limit alongside slight play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. The overall trajectory indicates a vehicle that has remained roadworthy but is now entering the phase of its lifecycle where suspension joints, brake components, and exhaust elements are requiring closer attention. Against an age of approximately eleven years, the recorded mileage of 65,633 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 5,967 miles, which is on the lower side for the vehicle class and age. This usage profile implies either consistent light use, such as predominantly short urban journeys, or potentially extended periods where the car was driven infrequently. From a mechanical standpoint, low annual mileage of this nature generally reduces wear on high-mileage components like the clutch, engine internals, and major drivetrain parts, but can accelerate issues with components that degrade through age rather than use, including rubber bushes, brake hydraulic seals, suspension ball joints, and exhaust mountings. The fact that advisories have clustered around tyres, brake pads, and anti-roll bar linkages is consistent with a car that has been used gently but is now old enough for its rubber and friction materials to be reaching the end of their service life regardless of mileage covered. For a prospective buyer, the anti-roll bar linkage advisories from 2022 are the most significant item to investigate, as slight play in these joints tends to progress over time and can develop into knocking or rattling noises over uneven road surfaces. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps, potholes, or undulating tarmac, and pay particular attention to any looseness or vagueness in the steering response, particularly during quick direction changes. The anti-roll bar system directly influences body roll through corners, so any deterioration in the linkages or their bushes will manifest as increased lean and a less precise feel during cornering. These parts are relatively inexpensive to replace on a Twingo, but they should be inspected physically by getting underneath the vehicle or rocking the wheels with the car raised to confirm whether the play noted in 2022 has worsened in the intervening period. The brake pad advisory from 2023 and the tyre wear advisories from 2022 and 2024 also warrant direct verification, as brake pads will have continued to wear since the advisory was issued and may now require replacement, particularly if the vehicle has seen further urban use. On a test drive, apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed and listen for any grinding, squealing, or pulsation through the pedal, which would indicate worn pads contacting the discs or potentially warped discs resulting from prolonged neglect of pad replacement. The front tyres being worn on their edges in 2024 suggests a possible tracking or geometry issue, so inspect the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear and check that the steering wheel is centred when driving straight. The exhaust leak advisory from the latest test should be confirmed by listening for a ticking or hissing noise from the rear silencer area when the engine is running from cold, and by inspecting the rear section for any visible corrosion, broken mounting rubbers, or soot deposits around joints, as exhaust deterioration on a low-mileage but age-advanced car typically progresses once initiated.