2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

4,590 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,590 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    235 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  8. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    81 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks13.1%
  3. Tyres9.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Lights & electrics5.3%
  6. Brakes4.6%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

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: 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 2015 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2015 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,590 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 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).