2015 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 31,649 MOT tests, the 2015 Renault Twingo recorded a 79.7% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail 15.6% of the time, so this is 4.8pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.0%) and tyres (6.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are ball joint, catalyst emissions and tread depth — ball joint alone was recorded 1,814 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 13.5% in the 0-30k band and 29.1% in the 120-150k band, a 15.6-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.0% | 2,840 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.6% | 2,077 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 4.9% | 1,545 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.7% | 1,479 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.5% | 1,125 |
| 6 | Brakes | 3.0% | 945 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ball joint | 1,814 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 1,429 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 1,282 |
| 4 | Wipers | 885 |
| 5 | Coil spring | 819 |
| 6 | Washers | 813 |
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 | 27.1% | 8,566 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.1% | 5,426 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.6% | 3,030 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.4% | 1,698 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.1% | 985 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 869 |
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 | 8,433 | 13.5% |
| 30-60k | 17,006 | 21.1% |
| 60-90k | 5,433 | 27.4% |
| 90-120k | 665 | 27.7% |
| 120-150k | 86 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,152 | 16.3% |
| 2022 | 6,315 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 6,361 | 20.2% |
| 2024 | 6,396 | 23.1% |
| 2025 | 6,425 | 23.5% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Twingo
On a 2015 Twingo, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (9.0% 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.
- Tyres (6.6% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (4.9% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 2015 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
79.7% of the 31,649 2015 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Renault Twingo?
Suspension, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by tyres (6.6%).
Does the 2015 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.5% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,649 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.