2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,998 MOT tests in 2024. 53.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time53.8%
Failed or needed repairs46.2%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,998 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
  3. Horn: not working4.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    183 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%
  10. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension26.5%
  2. Lights & electrics26.0%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Steering9.7%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.4%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 53.8% of 2010 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,998 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).