2007 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,308 MOT tests, the 2007 Renault Twingo recorded a 69.8% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 28.0%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests against 13.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, track rod end and coil spring — position lamp alone was recorded 254 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 18.7% in the 0-30k band and 41.5% in the 150k+ band, a 22.8-point spread — more than double.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 36.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.0% | 563 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 461 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.4% | 277 |
| 4 | Steering | 7.0% | 230 |
| 5 | Tyres | 6.4% | 213 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.7% | 155 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 254 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 243 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 234 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 173 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 169 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 161 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 36.9% | 1,222 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.0% | 958 |
| 3 | Suspension | 28.3% | 937 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 18.1% | 600 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.6% | 517 |
| 6 | Other defects | 10.4% | 344 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 107 | 18.7% |
| 30-60k | 639 | 26.5% |
| 60-90k | 1,326 | 30.2% |
| 90-120k | 832 | 31.1% |
| 120-150k | 338 | 36.4% |
| 150k+ | 65 | 41.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 805 | 29.8% |
| 2022 | 751 | 29.6% |
| 2023 | 692 | 31.1% |
| 2024 | 588 | 31.5% |
| 2025 | 472 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Twingo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 17.0% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (17.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.4% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
69.8% of the 3,308 2007 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Renault Twingo?
Suspension, recorded in 17.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.9%).
Does the 2007 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 18.7% in the 0-30k band to 41.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,308 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.