2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

863 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 863 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.6%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.6%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension18.4%
  2. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  3. Tyres9.3%
  4. Brakes8.9%
  5. Lights & electrics8.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.5%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.8%

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: 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 2014 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2014 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 863 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).