2012 Renault Twingo · 4,287 MOT tests
2012 Renault Twingo reliability
2012 Renault Twingos fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Twingo years (4,287 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- 40.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Twingos: 36.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 38% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 59,465
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,287
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 39% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.3% of tests fail here (362% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Renault Twingo
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.1%
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Brakes10.4%
- Steering8.3%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.07%
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 6.23%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.02%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Horn not working 4.53%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.08%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.44%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.49%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.16%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (4.39%)
Other years
Every Renault Twingo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Renault Twingo reliable?
2012 Renault Twingos fail 40.1% of first MOT tests, 38% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 12 Twingo years (4,287 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Renault Twingo MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.07% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.23% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Renault Twingo have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Renault Twingo shows 59,465 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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