Renault Twingo MOT Results

Registered in 2007

52.5% pass rate

from 594 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Twingo is unusually good or bad.

22% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Springs (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 9.3% fail on Coil springs (60% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 9.3% fail on Coil spring (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 3.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.17% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 4.2% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.84% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.67% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.67% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.17% fail on Ball joint
12% fail on Brakes
- 4.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt
      - 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.51% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.51% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.17% fail on Rbt
      - 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (99% worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 2.5% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Brake pads (76% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.51% fail on Lever (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.51% fail on Lever
- 0.51% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.51% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.17% fail on Hand lever
- 0.17% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.17% fail on Servos
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2007 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp
- 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.51% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.51% fail on Position lamp
- 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2007 cars)
    - 0.51% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.34% fail on Horn
- 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.17% fail on Switch
8.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 7.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint
- 0.34% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.34% fail on Steering rack
- 0.17% fail on Power steering
  - 0.17% fail on Operation
6.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition
- 0.67% fail on Size/type
6.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.34% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.17% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
4.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
- 2.4% fail on Washers
- 0.17% fail on Driver's view
- 0.17% fail on View to rear
  - 0.17% fail on Mirrors
4.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.84% fail on Condition
  - 0.34% fail on Attachment (26 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.17% fail on Airbags
  - 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.5% fail on Transmission
  - 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.5% fail on Joints
- 0.34% fail on Body
  - 0.34% fail on Other body component
- 0.17% fail on Bumpers
0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.51% fail on Registration plates
0.17% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.17% fail on Attachment

Read the Honest John Review

Renault Twingo (2007 - 2012)
Quite cute and very roomy for four. Not a bad drive. Brilliant sliding rear seats. Sharp steering only 1.6 turns lock to lock.