2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,228 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.8%
  4. Horn: not working6.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    42 marked dangerous
  8. Macpherson strut: top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play1.9%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension30.0%
  2. Lights & electrics21.7%
  3. Brakes14.5%
  4. Steering8.4%
  5. Tyres6.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%

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 2012 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2012 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,228 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).