Renault Wind reliability, MPG and running costs

Figures updated 1 October 2026

The Renault Wind is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 84 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 371 of 442, and 39.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (12.0% of tests).

84Well below average

Ranked 371 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League

In 2024, 2,065 Renault Winds aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 39.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Renault Wind is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.

First-time fail rate

39.8%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

–

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

5,000

Typical age at test: 13 years

Renault Wind MOT failure rate by age

Most common Renault Wind MOT faults

Coil spring: fractured or broken12.0% of tests
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.9% of tests
Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6% of tests
Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0% of tests
Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4% of tests
Position lamp: not working2.8% of tests

What the Renault Wind fails on

Area	Tests failing	vs similar cars
Suspension	18.7%	▲ 1.6× as often
Brakes	13.6%	▲ 1.8× as often
Lights and electrics	12.2%	▼ 12% less often
Steering	9.1%	▲ 4.1× as often
Visibility	6.8%	▲ 1.3× as often
Tyres	6.5%	About average
Exhaust and emissions	2.2%	▼ 31% less often
Body and structure	2.1%	▼ 45% less often
Wheels	0.4%	About average
Seat belts and airbags	0.2%	▼ 76% less often

How much is road tax on a Renault Wind?

Any Renault Wind first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Renault Wind reliable?

Its MOT record is worse than average: the Renault Wind is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 84 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Renault Wind?

The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 12.0% of tests. It fails on steering and brakes more often than similar cars.

›How much is road tax on a Renault Wind?

Any Renault Wind first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).

›How many Renault Winds fail their MOT?

39.8% of Renault Winds aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Renault Wind combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.