2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Renault Wind MOT pass rate and common faults

1,317 MOT tests in 2024. 60.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time60.2%
Failed or needed repairs39.8%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,317 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken13.3%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  6. Washers: not working2.4%
  7. Horn: not working2.2%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    34 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.4%
  2. Suspension23.9%
  3. Lights & electrics14.4%
  4. Steering9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  6. Tyres6.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Body & chassis1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2011 Renault Wind?

In 2024, 60.2% of 2011 Renault Wind cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,317 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 Renault Wind reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).