2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,301 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    62 marked dangerous
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.7%
  6. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.4%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.4%
  2. Suspension6.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Brakes3.2%
  6. Lights & electrics2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Renault Twingo?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2017 Renault Twingo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,301 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Twingo?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Renault Twingo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).