Renault Twingo MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.2% pass rate
from 1,855 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Renault Twingo is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Springs (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Coil springs (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Coil spring (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Macpherson strut (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension rod
  • 11% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.81% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.81% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.22% fail on Lever (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Pivot
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.054% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.16% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas (31 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (80 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.054% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.054% fail on Leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.054% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamps (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.054% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.054% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.054% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition (52% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.54% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.054% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.38% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
      • 0.054% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.054% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.11% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.11% fail on Load security (23 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Tailgate (37 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Tailgate condition (47 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.054% fail on Hose
    • 0.054% fail on Body
      • 0.054% fail on Other body component
    • 0.054% fail on Seats
      • 0.054% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.43% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
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