2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

419 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 419 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  6. Position lamp: adversely affected by the operation of another lamp4.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.3%
    23 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.0%
  2. Lights & electrics30.8%
  3. Brakes13.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  5. Steering10.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  7. Tyres9.8%
  8. Body & chassis6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded25.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2007 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2007 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 419 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Renault Twingo?

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

Is the 2007 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).