Renault Twingo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 17 model years from 46,466 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

46,466

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (91%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Twingo

The Renault Twingo was MOT tested 46,466 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 17 model years (1994 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 354 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Twingos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 11 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 130,825 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 21,412 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Renault Twingo?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-1% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Twingo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	91%	354	21,412 mi
2018	86%	1,248	30,056 mi
2017	86%	2,255	32,001 mi
2016	80%	5,274	41,360 mi
2015	78%	9,067	48,555 mi
2014	76%	1,663	52,904 mi
2013	73%	1,895	58,535 mi
2012	71%	2,449	66,973 mi
2011	71%	4,902	73,226 mi
2010	71%	7,802	75,680 mi
2009	71%	3,066	77,443 mi
2008	69%	5,402	87,121 mi
2007	71%	906	85,878 mi
2002	83%	47	101,579 mi
2001	87%	46	93,158 mi
1998	96%	45	126,152 mi
1994	82%	45	130,825 mi

Questions about the Renault Twingo

Is the Renault Twingo reliable?

Across its 17 model years in our data (1994 to 2019), the Renault Twingo averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 46,466 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.

Which year Renault Twingo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Renault Twingo has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 69%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.