2019 Renault Twingo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,026 MOT tests, the 2019 Renault Twingo recorded a 90.9% pass rate. City cars of a similar age fail at 8.6%, so the 2019 Twingo sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.4%) and tyres (3.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and washers — wipers alone was recorded 53 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 5.0% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.4% | 55 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.6% | 37 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 25 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 15 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 53 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 3 | Washers | 17 |
| 4 | Brake discs | 13 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 6 | Ball joint | 11 |
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 | 19.9% | 204 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.2% | 105 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.8% | 39 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 26 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 23 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 18 |
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 | 843 | 7.7% |
| 30-60k | 156 | 14.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 239 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 256 | 9.8% |
| 2024 | 244 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 259 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Twingo
On a 2019 Twingo, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% 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 2019 Renault Twingos pass their MOT?
90.9% of the 1,026 2019 Renault Twingo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Twingo?
Visibility, recorded in 5.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.6%).
Does the 2019 Twingo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,026 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.