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Renault Wind reliability by build year

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At a glance

Renault Wind built around 2011: fails its MOT more often than average

Renault Winds built around 2011 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the brakes on any car you view.

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Key figure

31% of MOT tests on Renault Winds built around 2011 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Winds built around 2011 involves the brakes.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Wind's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Wind's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Wind Mk1 (E4X)

Mk1 (E4X) (2010-2013)

Not enough tests to rate
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31.6% fail rate, built around 2012 (13 years old)

Likely between 28.4% and 35.0%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 27.7%)

From 766 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Renault Wind fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Wind ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
76631.6%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,66530.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
24225.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 13 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 14-year-old Renault Winds

These issues come from 14-year-old Renault Winds, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    23.8%
    Advisory: 573Fail: 14 (2% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    17.7%
    Advisory: 328Fail: 65 (17% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    14.8%
    Advisory: 193Fail: 124 (39% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    12.1%
    Advisory: 91Fail: 189 (68% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    9.8%
    Advisory: 159Fail: 6 (4% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,665 MOT tests on 14-year-old Renault Winds, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 14-year-old Renault Winds notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension42%
  2. Brakes + Tyres32%
  3. Suspension + Tyres27%
  4. Brakes + Lighting25%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 854 MOT tests on Renault Wind cars built around 2011 (14 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Renault Wind.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Renault Wind name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles to compare

  1. 1

    Mazda MX-5

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.8%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97.6%

    Lower fail rate: 20.3%, against 30.9% for the Renault Wind, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,963 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    BMW Z4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    6.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 16.3%, against 30.9% for the Renault Wind, both built around 2011.

    2,129 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz SLK

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7%
    Dangerous
    5.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    92.7%

    Lower fail rate: 21.7%, against 30.9% for the Renault Wind, both built around 2011.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    2,449 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  4. 4

    Mini (R57)

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%

    Lower fail rate: 26.4%, against 30.9% for the Renault Wind, both built around 2011.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Renault Wind across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,665 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Wind ever sold: 2,673 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2011 (14 years old): 1,665 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.