2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

221 MOT tests in 2024. 87.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.8%
Failed or needed repairs12.2%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 221 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  2. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    4 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  6. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour0.9%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: too far to the left0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  2. Lights & electrics4.1%
  3. Tyres3.6%
  4. Brakes2.7%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 87.8% of 2019 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 221 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).