2010 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
28,734 MOT tests on the 2010 Renault Twingo are in this dataset, and 72.0% of them passed. That is 3.9 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 24.2%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (14.1%) and lighting & signalling (13.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, track rod end and position lamp — coil spring alone was recorded 2,447 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 31.1% versus 15.3%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 30.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 26.1% of tests failed in 2021 against 29.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.1% | 4,048 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 3,785 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.3% | 2,379 |
| 4 | Steering | 6.3% | 1,808 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.5% | 1,577 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 1,575 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 2,447 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 1,970 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 1,449 |
| 4 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,320 |
| 5 | Individual direction indicators | 1,270 |
| 6 | Washers | 1,015 |
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 | 30.7% | 8,809 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.6% | 8,209 |
| 3 | Suspension | 27.0% | 7,748 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 16.4% | 4,713 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 13.7% | 3,938 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.9% | 2,279 |
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 | 1,936 | 15.3% |
| 30-60k | 8,708 | 24.3% |
| 60-90k | 11,403 | 30.1% |
| 90-120k | 5,341 | 32.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,129 | 34.5% |
| 150k+ | 180 | 31.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,145 | 26.1% |
| 2022 | 6,134 | 27.7% |
| 2023 | 5,913 | 28.3% |
| 2024 | 5,545 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 4,997 | 29.1% |
What to check before buying a 2010 Twingo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 14.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (14.1% 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 (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (8.3% 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 2010 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
72.0% of the 28,734 2010 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2010 Renault Twingo?
Suspension, recorded in 14.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.2%).
Does the 2010 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.3% in the 0-30k band to 31.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 28,734 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.