2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

738 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    9 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  9. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension6.4%
  2. Tyres6.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.5%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.6%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2018 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2018 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 738 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).