Renault Twizy MOT pass rate & common failures
2,573 MOT tests on the Renault Twizy (2012–2022) give it an 83.1% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 17.6%, so the Twizy sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (9.8%) and lighting & signalling (8.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are switch, service brake performance and brake pads — switch alone was recorded 109 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Twizy model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 909 | 83.4% | 16.6% | Brakes |
| 2013 | 365 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Brakes |
| 2014 | 195 | 81.5% | 18.5% | Brakes |
| 2015 | 371 | 81.1% | 18.9% | Brakes |
| 2016 | 213 | 79.3% | 20.7% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 107 | 87.8% | 12.2% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 175 | 90.9% | 9.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 187 | 85.0% | 15.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 32 | 81.3% | 18.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.8% | 252 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 227 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.7% | 69 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.1% | 54 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.9% | 49 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 17 |
| 7 | Other defects | 0.6% | 16 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.6% | 15 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switch | 109 |
| 2 | Service brake performance | 89 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 82 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 81 |
| 5 | Parking brake performance | 77 |
| 6 | Steering rack | 62 |
| 7 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
| 8 | Tread depth | 60 |
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 | 26.3% | 677 |
| 2 | Tyres | 10.6% | 272 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.1% | 80 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 59 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 38 |
| 6 | Other defects | 1.4% | 37 |
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 | 2,503 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 60 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 487 | 16.8% |
| 2022 | 554 | 16.8% |
| 2023 | 527 | 15.2% |
| 2024 | 511 | 18.0% |
| 2025 | 494 | 17.8% |
What to check before buying a Renault Twizy
- Brakes (9.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (8.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.7% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Twizy?
83.1% of the 2,573 Renault Twizy MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 16.9% fail rate, across model years 2012–2022.
What does the Renault Twizy most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 9.8% of tests, then lighting & signalling (8.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 2,573 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.