Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Renault Twingo vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

21% 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 2018 Renault Twingo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 796 vehicles, the 2018 Renault Twingo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Renault Twingo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Renault Twingo are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (37.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (35.2% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (30.1% 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 2018 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 (2018)

796 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.3% first-time pass rate

2018 Renault Twingo

CarHunch analysed 796 real MOT records for the 2018 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 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.

The 2018 Renault Twingo passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.3%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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

87.3%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

21.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.87

Over 5.9 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 14k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.9 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 796 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 796 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 37.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside 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.

Brake wear 28.6%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

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

Exhaust & emissions 12.7%

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

Other issues 9.3%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers & washers 7.4%

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Renault Twingo

Based on MOT data from 796 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 21.2% 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

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 2018 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.

20,574

typical

13,665

low mileage

30,614

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Renault Twingo vehicles fall between 13,665 and 30,614 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,665 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.

✓ 13,665–30,614 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Renault Twingos sit.

⚠ Over 41,328 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Renault Twingo — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Renault Twingos are 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

5.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.87

Avg failures per vehicle

4.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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