Renault Kadjar MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Renault Kadjar. Check any Kadjar by registration number below.

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85.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.0%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Renault Kadjar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Kadjar has an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, which is 9.0 percentage points above the Renault brand average of 76.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kadjar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Renault Kadjar fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your Kadjar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Renault Kadjar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Renault Kadjar performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 2,726 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

37k mi

2020

Based on 21,355 vehicles

90.2%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

36k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2019

Based on 29,672 vehicles

87.6%Excellent

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2018

Based on 27,068 vehicles

84.0%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

16.5%

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2017

Based on 35,825 vehicles

83.6%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

17.2%

Mileage at 5yr

66k mi

2016

Based on 46,700 vehicles

79.4%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

22.1%

2015–2022

Based on 18,000 vehicles

80.5%Good

Renault average: 76.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Kadjar

The most common reasons a Renault Kadjar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

15.2%

Suspension

14.2%

Brakes

11.8%

Tyres

10.2%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

7.8%

Renault Kadjar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.2%

Front Offside

3.1%

Nearside

1.7%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Renault Kadjar

Renault Kadjar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Kadjar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Kadjar?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Kadjar is 85.5% compared to the Renault average of 76.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Renault Kadjar?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Kadjar are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15.2%), Suspension (14.2%), Brakes (11.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Kadjar reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.5%, the Renault Kadjar is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Renault Kadjar?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Renault Kadjar?

Typical mileage for the Renault Kadjar: 36,523 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kadjar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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