MOT failure data · 2025
Renault Wind MOT problems
Across every Renault Wind that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 15.17% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 30.49%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Renault Wind MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 15.17% |
| 2 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 6.77% |
| 3 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.15% |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 4.06% |
| 5 | Parking brake performance inoperative on one side | Brakes | 3.34% |
| 6 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.24% |
| 7 | Condition has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | Tyres | 2.77% |
| 8 | Brake discs significantly and obviously worn | Brakes | 2.48% |
| 9 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 2.43% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 9 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Renault Wind, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Renault Wind buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Renault Wind?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Renault Wind MOT FAQs
What does a Renault Wind most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Renault Wind cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 15.17% of failure items.
Does this mean my Renault Wind will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Renault Wind that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Renault Wind passed 62.8% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Renault Wind's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Renault Wind MOT pass rate · used Renault Wind buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.