2012 Renault Wind: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the Renault Wind first registered in 2012: we looked at the 119 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 119 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What goes wrong more than usual on a 2012 Renault Wind?
Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2012 Renault Wind than on all cars registered in 2012.
- Brake discs2.6× usualRenault Wind35.3% All 2012 cars13.8%
Failed outright at MOT: 5.9%, against 1.1% of all 2012 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.
Rough price £150–£350 our estimateAt 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.
Common 2012 Renault Wind MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2012 Renault Wind MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Brakes42% 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.
- Suspension39% 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.
- Tyres30% 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 electrics19% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Steering5% of testsRough price £100–£450
At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2012 Renault Wind
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Any recent work on the brake discs? (Flagged at MOT 2.6× as often on the 2012 Renault Wind as on other cars the same age.)
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Renault Wind compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3,972 | Suspension 43% |
| 2010 | 2,072 | Brakes 42% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Renault Wind cars first registered in 2012. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score