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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Twizy. Check any Twizy by registration number below.

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83.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.7%

vs Renault Avg

9

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Renault Twizy — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Twizy has an average MOT pass rate of 83.2%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Twizy is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Twizy fails its MOT are a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Twizy for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault Twizy, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Twizy performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 149 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

5.6%

Mileage at 3yr

5k mi

Mileage at 5yr

9k mi

2018

Based on 95 vehicles

83.2%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

20.7%

Mileage at 5yr

4k mi

2017

Based on 59 vehicles

86.4%Excellent
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

4.8%

Mileage at 5yr

6k mi

2016

Based on 91 vehicles

78.0%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

13.8%

2015

Based on 167 vehicles

80.2%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

12.7%

2014

Based on 106 vehicles

84.0%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

16.4%

Mileage at 10yr

20k mi

2013

Based on 153 vehicles

79.1%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

22.6%

Mileage at 10yr

17k mi

2012

Based on 443 vehicles

84.4%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

10.8%

Mileage at 10yr

13k mi

0

Based on 532 vehicles

84.0%Good
Renault average: 81.5%
Mileage at 5yr

9k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Twizy

The most common reasons a Renault Twizy fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

10.5%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

3.6%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.4%

Rear

3.4%

Front Nearside

2.0%

Renault Twizy — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Twizy MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Twizy?
The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Twizy is 83.2% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Twizy?
The most common MOT failures on the Renault Twizy are: A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (10.5%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (3.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Renault Twizy reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.2%, the Renault Twizy is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Twizy?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Renault Twizy?
Typical mileage for the Renault Twizy: 4,962 miles at 3 years, 8,656 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Twizy to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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