Renault Twizy
From 703 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 19 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 19 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 16 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 14 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 13 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 11 |
| indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 10 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.3% of failures are serious: 31.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10.8% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £107.
Renault Twizy on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 10 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 9. At this rate, roughly 75.4 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 425 | 178 | +0 | -4 | -4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 438 | 169 | +1 | -6 | -5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 440 | 172 | +0 | -0 | +0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 450 | 162 | +0 | -0 | +3 |
| 2024 Q3 | 457 | 152 | +2 | -0 | +4 |
| 2024 Q2 | 458 | 147 | +1 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q1 | 456 | 142 | +0 | -15 | -15 |
| 2023 Q4 | 468 | 145 | +1 | -0 | +4 |
4 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twizy Technic | Battery Electric | 126 | 34% |
| Twizy Colour | Battery Electric | 97 | 26% |
| Twizy Urban | Battery Electric | 78 | 21% |
| Twizy Dynamique | Battery Electric | 73 | 20% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 90.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2012 | 80.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, indicator or hazard warning switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Twizys tested had between 4,485 and 12,266 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 9,043 median miles, the Twizy has 0.189 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 Twizy MOT pass rate?
The Renault Twizy has a 82.9% MOT pass rate based on 703 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Twizy?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Twizy is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
How many Renault Twizys are on UK roads?
There are 425 Renault Twizys currently licensed on UK roads, with 178 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Twizy at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Twizy is 9,043 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,485 and 12,266 miles.
Buying a used Twizy?
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 82.9% pass rate and an average repair bill of £107 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.