2010 Renault Twingo · 14,243 MOT tests
2010 Renault Twingo reliability
2010 Renault Twingos fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Twingo years (14,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 44.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 69,210
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,243
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.7% of tests fail here (283% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 16% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19%
- Lights and electrics18.4%
- Brakes11.1%
- Steering8.7%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.96%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 4.88%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.72%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Horn not working 3.45%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.86%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.77%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.5%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (8.4%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.33%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Renault Twingo reliable?
2010 Renault Twingos fail 44.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 12 Twingo years (14,243 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.43% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.96% of tests), position lamp not working (4.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Renault Twingo shows 69,210 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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