Renault Kangoo: what fails at MOT
70,000 MOT tests on the Renault Kangoo in 2024, counted. 44.9% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
44.9% of Renault Kangoo tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 30%, so the Kangoo does worse than most cars its age.
It fails most often on lights and electrics (16% of tests), suspension (10.7% of tests) and brakes (10% of tests). It fails on lights and electrics, suspension and brakes more often than most cars its age.
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,373 | 24.0% | 10.9% | 27,800 13,300 to 50,900 |
| 2020 | 2,729 | 28.0% | 11.5% | 30,300 15,500 to 55,600 |
| 2019 | 4,388 | 31.4% | 13.4% | 51,600 26,000 to 83,200 |
| 2018 | 3,237 | 35.4% | 15.6% | 68,400 44,000 to 95,500 |
| 2017 | 3,237 | 39.3% | 18.2% | 84,300 55,900 to 113,800 |
| 2016 | 4,595 | 42.2% | 21.3% | 91,400 66,600 to 121,700 |
| 2015 | 5,534 | 43.8% | 24.4% | 103,900 76,400 to 137,400 |
| 2014 | 4,472 | 48.5% | 27.7% | 106,500 77,900 to 138,400 |
| 2013 | 3,053 | 50.3% | 30.6% | 113,400 84,100 to 145,900 |
| 2012 | 4,228 | 49.6% | 33.4% | 112,500 71,600 to 147,500 |
| 2011 | 6,575 | 51.4% | 36.1% | 118,800 86,000 to 150,400 |
| 2010 | 6,308 | 53.2% | 38.6% | 121,800 87,300 to 155,000 |
| 2009 | 2,690 | 49.6% | 39.8% | 101,900 66,000 to 141,700 |
| 2008 | 3,711 | 45.7% | 41.5% | 86,700 58,200 to 129,000 |
| 2007 | 4,113 | 48.9% | 41.5% | 98,600 64,300 to 133,700 |
| 2006 | 3,335 | 48.0% | 42.4% | 102,400 71,600 to 133,000 |
| 2005 | 2,896 | 50.4% | 42.2% | 99,900 70,300 to 133,200 |
| 2004 | 2,509 | 50.3% | 42.3% | 104,100 73,700 to 135,700 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Renault Kangoo tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | Kangoo | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.0% | 8.7% | More than most |
| Suspension | 10.7% | 7.1% | More than most |
| Brakes | 10.0% | 5.2% | More than most |
| Body and structure | 7.2% | 2.8% | More than most |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 7.0% | 3.3% | More than most |
| Steering | 6.8% | 1.6% | More than most |
| Tyres | 5.9% | 4.4% | More than most |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.4% | 2.5% |
The parts that fail most
- Driveshaft joint5.5%
- Track rod end5.2%
- Brake light5.0%
- Number plate light4.5%
- Coil spring4.1%
- Side light3.8%
- Washers3.7%
- Tyre3.6%
- Ball joint3.4%
- Wipers3.3%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Driveshaft joint: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.2%
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.9%
- Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
- Brake light: not working4.0%
- Number plate light: inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.8%
- Side light: not working3.4%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
- Ball joint: excessively worn3.1%
- Brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge16.7%
- Brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material11.8%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened8.8%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing6.1%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.2%
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)3.6%
- Track rod end: ball joint has slight play3.4%
- Engine oil: leak, but not excessive3.4%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
- “Have any suspension parts been replaced, such as springs, ball joints or bushes, and can I see the invoice?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Is there any corrosion underneath or around the sills and arches?”
Check a Renault Kangoo's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.