In 2025, 23,742 Renault Twingo cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 61% passed first time, compared with 67% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the Twingo worse than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 188 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 6 years old, 82% of Twingos passed first time (all cars that age: 84%). By 18 years, that figure is 56% (all cars: 57%). It trails the average car at most ages, most noticeably at 12 years (10 points behind).
Renault Twingo All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | Twingo passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 years | 227 | 82% | 84% | 26,416 |
| 7 years | 797 | 79% | 81% | 33,683 |
| 8 years | 1,397 | 77% | 78% | 35,908 |
| 9 years | 2,943 | 69% | 75% | 44,110 |
| 10 years | 5,047 | 67% | 72% | 52,181 |
| 11 years | 897 | 63% | 69% | 54,848 |
| 12 years | 947 | 55% | 66% | 61,204 |
| 13 years | 1,231 | 58% | 63% | 67,909 |
| 14 years | 2,307 | 51% | 61% | 75,018 |
| 15 years | 3,717 | 55% | 59% | 75,615 |
| 16 years | 1,448 | 55% | 58% | 78,094 |
| 17 years | 2,277 | 52% | 57% | 87,070 |
| 18 years | 367 | 56% | 57% | 85,207 |
What fails most on a Renault Twingo
The area that lets the Twingo down most, relative to other cars, is emissions and leaks: 9.1% of tests failed on it, 2.3 times the rate for the average car.
Share of Twingo tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | Suspension | 10.3% |
| A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | Suspension | 8.0% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 4.2% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 4.2% |
| A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | Steering | 4.1% |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | Lights and electrics | 3.7% |
What to check when buying a used Twingo
Based on where the Twingo fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Emissions and leaks: Look for oil and coolant leaks underneath, listen for exhaust blows on a cold start, and watch for smoke when revving. Repair guide
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Suspension: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, look for leaking shock absorbers, and check the car sits level. Ask whether springs, bushes or drop links have been replaced. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific Twingo
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a TwingoFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Renault Twingo?
In 2025, 61% of Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,742 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 67%.
What do Renault Twingo cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (10.3% of tests); a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (8.0% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (4.2% of tests).
Other Renault models
Renault Clio (54%), Renault Captur (73%), Renault Trafic (56%), Renault Megane (55%), Renault Kadjar (74%), Renault Kangoo (54%). All Renault models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.