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2011 Renault Wind: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2011 Renault Winds, from 1,289 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

1,289MOT tests in 2025
58%pass first time (all 2011 cars: 61%)
4,600typical miles a year
1.9×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2011 Renault Winds than on all cars registered in 2011.

  • Brake discs1.9× usual
    Renault Wind
    27.8% All 2011 cars
    14.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 1.1% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

    At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.

  • Track rod ends2.5× usual
    Renault Wind
    13% All 2011 cars
    5.3%

    Failed outright at MOT: 8.1%, against 2.6% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

  • Handbrake performance4.9× usual
    Renault Wind
    3.9% All 2011 cars
    0.8%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.9%, against 0.8% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £80–£300 our estimate

    At the viewing: Pull the handbrake on a slope. It should hold the car within a few clicks.

  • Horn5.8× usual
    Renault Wind
    2.9% All 2011 cars
    0.5%

    Failed outright at MOT: 2.9%, against 0.5% of all 2011 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Better than most

Tread depth: 9.8% here, against 22.9% of all 2011 cars. Drive shaft (CV) joints: 1.6% here, against 4.8% of all 2011 cars.

By area

The share of 2011 Renault Wind MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    44% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    41% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    30% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    25% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    8% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    7% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2010660Suspension 43%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2011 Renault Winds registered in 2011. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score