2011 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

2,307 Renault Twingo cars first used in 2011 had an MOT in 2025, at about 14 years old, and 51.0% passed first time. That is below the 61.2% for all cars first used in 2011.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2011 Renault Twingo cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2011 Renault Twingo MOT failure items
2011 Renault Twingo common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken11.9%
Horn: not working6.5%
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.3%
Position lamp: not working5.2%
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2011 Renault Twingo advisories
2011 Renault Twingo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge18.6%
Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material15.9%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing12.3%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened9.4%
Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement8.8%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement8.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2011 Renault Twingo faults by area
2011 Renault Twingo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension23.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment23.1%
Brakes11.1%
Visibility7.4%
Steering7.1%
Tyres6.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2011 Renault Twingo recorded mileage
2011 Renault Twingo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
2,30254,90073,500 miles92,800

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Renault Twingo years

Renault Twingo first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20171,39776.6%78.2%
20162,94468.9%74.9%
20155,04866.6%71.9%
20121,23157.7%63.5%
20112,30751.0%61.2%
20103,71855.3%59.3%
20091,44854.8%58.3%
20082,27752.3%57.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.