Renault Twingo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
57.0% pass rate
from 2,693 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Twingo is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 12% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 12% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 12% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (19 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.1% fail on Ball joint (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.074% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.037% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Flashing type (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Electrical equipment (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Horn (16 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.82% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.074% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.074% fail on Switch
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (59% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Lever (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Linkage
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.037% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.037% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.037% fail on Additional braking device
  • 7.9% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.074% fail on Power steering
      • 0.074% fail on Operation
    • 0.037% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.037% fail on Steering play
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.037% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.41% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Transmission
      • 0.89% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.89% fail on Joints
    • 0.59% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.074% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.074% fail on Door condition
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
    • 0.074% fail on Chassis
      • 0.074% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.037% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.037% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.037% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.037% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.037% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.82% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.074% fail on Compression ignition (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.33% fail on Condition
      • 0.074% fail on Attachment (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Requirements
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.037% fail on Attachment
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