2015 Renault Twingo MOT pass rate and common faults

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

5,048 Renault Twingo cars first used in 2015 had an MOT in 2025, at about 10 years old, and 66.6% passed first time. That is below the 71.9% for all cars first used in 2015.

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

Common failures

The share of 2015 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 2015 Renault Twingo MOT failure items
2015 Renault Twingo common failures
ItemValue
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.3%
Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits5.4%
Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.1%

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 2015 Renault Twingo advisories
2015 Renault Twingo common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge20.0%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened12.8%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing9.9%
Brake pads: wearing thin4.9%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.1%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive3.8%

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.

2015 Renault Twingo faults by area
2015 Renault Twingo faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension14.6%
Noise, emissions and leaks10.0%
Tyres8.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment5.9%
Visibility5.2%
Brakes4.0%

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.

2015 Renault Twingo recorded mileage
2015 Renault Twingo mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
5,04736,40050,600 miles65,200

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.