2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,563 MOT tests in 2024. 54.8% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time54.8%
Failed or needed repairs45.2%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,563 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    75 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  7. Washers: not working2.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension23.4%
  2. Lights & electrics23.0%
  3. Brakes16.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  5. Steering9.0%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%

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: 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 2009 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 54.8% of 2009 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,563 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Twingo?

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

Is the 2009 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).