2014 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Renault Twingo passed 78.2% of its 5,838 recorded MOT tests. That is 4.4 percentage points worse than city cars of a similar age, which fail at 17.3%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 10.6% of tests against 6.2% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, catalyst emissions and ball joint — coil spring alone was recorded 259 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.8% in the 0-30k band and 27.8% in the 90-120k band, a 14.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 10.6% | 617 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.2% | 364 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 293 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 279 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.5% | 262 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.2% | 244 |
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 | 259 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 222 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 202 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 192 |
| 5 | Washers | 136 |
| 6 | Wipers | 136 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.7% | 1,441 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.0% | 1,168 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.4% | 781 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.6% | 325 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 4.3% | 249 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.6% | 211 |
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 | 1,353 | 13.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,974 | 22.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,283 | 27.6% |
| 90-120k | 191 | 27.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,154 | 17.8% |
| 2022 | 1,144 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 1,203 | 23.3% |
| 2024 | 1,171 | 23.6% |
| 2025 | 1,166 | 24.9% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Twingo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 10.6% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (10.6% 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.
- Tyres (6.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2014 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
78.2% of the 5,838 2014 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Renault Twingo?
Suspension, recorded in 10.6% of tests, followed by tyres (6.2%).
Does the 2014 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 0-30k band to 27.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,838 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.