Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Renault Twingo?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Renault Twingo?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Renault Twingo?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Renault Twingo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

51% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Renault Twingo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 894 vehicles, the 2007 Renault Twingo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Renault Twingo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Renault Twingo are: Oil leak, but not excessive (85.1% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (53.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (48.4% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Renault Twingo?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Twingo (2007)

894 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72.3% first-time pass rate

2007 Renault Twingo

CarHunch analysed 894 real MOT records for the 2007 Renault Twingo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2007 Renault Twingo passes its MOT first time in only 72.3% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant reliability concern for a 17-year-old model. With an average of 4.91 failures per vehicle and 23.5 advisories, you're looking at consistent mechanical issues that go beyond routine wear.

At a median mileage of 56,091 miles for vehicles this age, these Twingos have been relatively lightly used, yet they're still racking up serious faults—suggesting inherent durability problems rather than just high-mileage wear and tear. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, braking system, and cooling components, since the high advisory count points to those areas as weak spots on this generation.

The 2007 Renault Twingo has a below-average first-time pass rate (72.3% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

50.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

4.91

Over 17 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

56k

Middle half: 42k–70k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 23.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 894 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 894 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 85.1%

Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 53.6%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 32.7%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 31.7%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 894 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 50.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (100%)	892	72.3%	4.92

Colour Breakdown

Based on 31,339 Renault Twingo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.9%

7,497

Black 22.2%

6,943

White 17.6%

5,514

Red 16.6%

5,191

Silver 10.8%

3,372

Orange 2.9%

922

Purple 1.6%

509

Grey 1.6%

508

Yellow 1.3%

423

Green 1.1%

332

Brown 0.3%

Pink 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Renault Twingo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

56,091

typical

42,254

low mileage

70,444

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Renault Twingo vehicles fall between 42,254 and 70,444 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 42,254 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 42,254–70,444 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Renault Twingos sit.

⚠ Over 95,099 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Renault Twingo — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 44% of 2007 Renault Twingos are still active.

Numbers are declining — 352 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (44% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

4.91

Avg failures per vehicle

23.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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