Based on 2,731 MOT tests from 168 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every RENAULT TWINGO has the same fault.
RENAULT TWINGO's have a slightly over average reliability rating of 594/999. The score was calculated from the average of every RENAULT TWINGO that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2016 | 751/999Very good | 136,017 miles | 1,192 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2015 | 691/999Good | 77,693 miles | 2,452 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2013 | 628/999Good | 93,881 miles | 1,845 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2012 | 574/999Above average | 106,116 miles | 906 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2011 | 549/999Above average | 89,865 miles | 1,000 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2010 | 512/999Above average | 80,297 miles | 1,419 vehicles |
| Petrol | 2008 | 456/999Average | 75,787 miles | 1,616 vehicles |
Based on 2,731 MOT tests from 168 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.
Vehicles
168
MOT tests
2,731
Pass rate
72.2%
Median mileage
77,718 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every RENAULT TWINGO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 577 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore MOT data includes 503 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 188 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.
What to inspect
Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 117 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.
What to inspect
Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 94 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 80 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.
What to inspect
Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 49 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 48 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: FRONT SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))
VehicleScore MOT data includes 47 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record wear or damage in the anti-roll bar, its links, or its bushes.
What to inspect
Listen for a knock when driving over uneven ground at low speed.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINKAGE PIN OR BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (A) (I))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 38 | 84.2% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2016 | 21 | 217 | 76% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2015 | 20 | 243 | 71.6% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2014 | 8 | 108 | 70.4% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2013 | 12 | 180 | 71.1% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2012 | 8 | 116 | 80.2% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2011 | 17 | 296 | 72.6% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2010 | 25 | 464 | 72.4% | Tyre wear, Coil spring issues |
| 2009 | 14 | 280 | 70.7% | Tyre wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2008 | 27 | 590 | 70% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2007 | 6 | 134 | 71.6% | Tyre wear, Coil spring issues |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Anti-roll bar issues. Listen for a knock when driving over uneven ground at low speed.
Common problems tell you what can affect RENAULT TWINGOs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.