Renault Twingo (2018)
2018 Renault Twingo
CarHunch analysed 796 real MOT records for the 2018 Renault Twingo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Renault Twingo passes its MOT at 87.3%, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but one concern is that 21.2% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — slightly above the typical threshold for buyer caution. This suggests the model is generally reliable, though you should factor in the risk of unexpected serious issues when budgeting.
At a median mileage of 20,574 miles for a six-year-old car, these Twingos are running light, which supports the strong pass rate. The average vehicle has seen 0.87 failures and 4.9 advisories per test, indicating minor wear accumulates steadily but major problems remain uncommon — before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection and request the MOT history to check the pattern of advisories, as this will tell you whether previous owners maintained it well.
What to check before buying a 2018 Renault Twingo
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Renault Twingo vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Renault Twingo vehicles fall between 13,665 and 30,614 miles.
2018 Renault Twingo — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 764 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Renault Twingo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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24.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.3%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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17.7%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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