Renault Twingo
From 33,573 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Twingos fare better: 2019 models pass at 88.6% vs 66.6% for 2007.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 2,178 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,178 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,568 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 1,046 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 925 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 724 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 651 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 625 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 580 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 579 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 550 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 16.6% of Twingo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 47.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £145.
Renault Twingo on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,059 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 10 newly registered, a net loss of 1,049. At this rate, roughly 22.4 years until none remain. Now at 84.7% of its peak (27,785 in 2019 Q2).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 22,091 | 1,433 | +5 | -180 | -175 |
| 2025 Q2 | 22,307 | 1,392 | +3 | -339 | -336 |
| 2025 Q1 | 22,671 | 1,364 | +1 | -268 | -267 |
| 2024 Q4 | 23,005 | 1,297 | +1 | -272 | -271 |
| 2024 Q3 | 23,377 | 1,196 | +0 | -259 | -259 |
| 2024 Q2 | 23,693 | 1,139 | +1 | -221 | -220 |
| 2024 Q1 | 23,922 | 1,130 | +0 | -214 | -214 |
| 2023 Q4 | 24,225 | 1,041 | +1 | -127 | -126 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twingo Play Sce | Petrol | 3,266 | 15% |
| Twingo Dynamique Sce S/S | Petrol | 3,054 | 14% |
| Twingo Dynamique | Petrol | 2,430 | 11% |
| Twingo Extreme 60 | Petrol | 2,163 | 10% |
| Twingo Dynamique Energy Tce Ss | Petrol | 1,800 | 8% |
| Twingo Freeway | Petrol | 1,230 | 6% |
| Twingo Dynamique 75 | Petrol | 1,092 | 5% |
| Twingo Expression | Petrol | 1,032 | 5% |
| Twingo Pzaz | Petrol | 764 | 4% |
| Twingo Gt Tce 100 | Petrol | 756 | 4% |
| Twingo Dynamique S Nrg Tce S/S | Petrol | 619 | 3% |
| Twingo Bizu | Petrol | 563 | 3% |
| Twingo I-Music | Petrol | 542 | 3% |
| Twingo Dynamique Tce Auto | Petrol | 335 | 2% |
| Twingo Iconic Tce | Petrol | 326 | 2% |
| Twingo Renaultsport 133 | Petrol | 325 | 2% |
| Twingo Iconic Sce S/S | Petrol | 276 | 1% |
| Twingo Renaultsport | Petrol | 240 | 1% |
| Twingo Gordini | Petrol | 226 | 1% |
| Twingo The Color Run Spl Ed. | Petrol | 210 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 88.6% | brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 83.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 83.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2016 | 78.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
9 earlier years
| 2015 | 75.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer |
| 2014 | 73.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2013 | 70.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2012 | 69.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2011 | 65.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 66.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 67.6% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2008 | 64.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2007 | 66.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Twingos tested had between 32,407 and 56,813 miles on the clock.
At 42,910 median miles, the Twingo has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Twingo MOT pass rate?
The Renault Twingo has a 70.9% MOT pass rate based on 33,573 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Twingo?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Twingo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 2,178 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Renault Twingos are on UK roads?
There are 22,091 Renault Twingos currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,433 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Twingo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Twingo is 42,910 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,407 and 56,813 miles.
Buying a used Twingo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 70.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £145 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.