Renault Wind
From 3,806 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, caused 313 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 313 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 179 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 130 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 88 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 82 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 81 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 76 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 71 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 60 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 51 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.4% of Wind failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 52.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £176.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 71.9% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2010 | 73.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Winds tested had between 50,006 and 83,459 miles on the clock.
At 65,910 median miles, the Wind has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Wind MOT pass rate?
The Renault Wind has a 72.3% MOT pass rate based on 3,806 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Wind?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Wind is a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, which caused 313 failures. Other common issues include a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Wind at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Wind is 65,910 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 50,006 and 83,459 miles.
Buying a used Wind?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 72.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £176 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 34.4% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.