Renault Wind
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 4,230 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
73%
Total Tests
4,230
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (75%)
Years Covered
3
About the Renault Wind
The Renault Wind was MOT tested 4,230 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2010 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 73%. That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 75% from 2,648 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 70%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Renault Wind has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 65,696 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 55,869 miles.
Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Wind is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Renault Wind by Year
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Questions about the Renault Wind
Is the Renault Wind reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2010 to 2012), the Renault Wind averages a 73% MOT pass rate, from 4,230 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 75%.
Which year Renault Wind has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Renault Wind has the highest MOT pass rate at 75%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 70%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Renault Winds more reliable?
The Renault Wind has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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