Renault Megane vs Renault Twizy: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Renault Megane
67%
MOT pass rate · 596,863 vehicles
Renault Twizy
81%
MOT pass rate · 699 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Renault Twizy is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Renault Megane | Renault Twizy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.1 | 1.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 103,896 mi | 9,734 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 596,863 | 699 |
Most common faults
Renault Megane
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Renault Twizy
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Renault Twizy is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 67%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.