Renault Wind Roadster statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 1,705 −5.2% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 257 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 58.6% Cars of the same ages 63.3%
• Rank by number licensed No. 584 of 1,159 models we cover
• Peak year 2012 2,245 licensed
• Average annual mileage 3,667 miles a year

How many Renault Wind Roadsters are left in Great Britain?

There were 1,705 Renault Wind Roadsters licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 257 declared off the road (SORN). That is 24.1% fewer than the peak of 2,245 in 2012.

Renault Wind Roadster MOT reliability

In 2025, 58.6% of Renault Wind Roadster MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Wind Roadsters tested pass 63.3% of the time, so the Renault Wind Roadster does worse than average for its age, by 4.7 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 60.2%.

Renault Wind Roadster MOT failures

Suspension is the most common reason a Renault Wind Roadster fails its MOT, appearing on 51.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.5% of Renault Wind Roadster tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Renault Wind Roadster MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Renault Wind Roadster failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 30.1% of 818 failed tests. 62.0% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Renault Wind Roadster by year

2 years of the Renault Wind Roadster, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left.

Renault Wind Roadster engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 1,777 Renault Wind Roadsters licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 66.6% have an engine of 1,101cc to 1,200cc, and 33.4% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Renault Wind Roadster fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Wind Roadster from 2011. On the NEDC test (listings 2011), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 40.4 to 44.8 mpg, with CO2 of 145 to 162 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “Wind Roadster, 2010”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Renault Wind Roadster safety recalls

We found no recalls for the Renault Wind Roadster in DVSA’s records since 1992. That does not mean none apply: DVSA sometimes records a recall under a range or chassis name we cannot match to a model. Check a specific car on GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Wind Roadster. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

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