2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Renault Wind MOT pass rate and common faults

678 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes23.5%
  2. Suspension20.9%
  3. Lights & electrics15.5%
  4. Steering8.6%
  5. Tyres8.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Body & chassis2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened24.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Renault Wind?

In 2024, 60.2% of 2010 Renault Wind cars passed their MOT first time, across 678 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Renault Wind?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2010 Renault Wind reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).