Renault Twizy MOT Failures
An analysis of 8,977 real DVSA MOT tests on the Renault Twizy — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Renault Twizy fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Renault Twizy is indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative — this model is 148 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it an extreme outlier for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 8,977 MOT tests, 3.78% of all Renault Twizy tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include indicator or hazard warning switch does not ope... (146x the fleet average), parking brake inefficient (101x the fleet average), steering rack wear (27x the fleet average), and parking brake inoperative on one side (20x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Renault Twizy's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 3 categories: Lights & Electrics, Brakes, Steering. If you're inspecting a Renault Twizy before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Renault Twizy
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Renault Twizy:
Lights & Electrics — check for indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative, indicator or hazard warning switch does not ope.... Brakes — check for parking brake inefficient, parking brake inoperative on one side. Steering — check for steering rack wear.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Renault Twizy MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Twizy?
Based on 8,977 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative — at 148x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include indicator or hazard warning switch does not ope... and parking brake inefficient.
Is the Renault Twizy reliable based on MOT data?
The Renault Twizy has 5 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative. Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
The most common high-mileage failures include indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative, indicator or hazard warning switch does not ope..., parking brake inefficient.
How do I check a Renault Twizy's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.