Renault Kangoo MOT Check

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

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68.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.7%

vs Renault Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Renault Kangoo — MOT Reliability Overview

The Renault Kangoo has an average MOT pass rate of 68.8%, which is 12.7 percentage points below the Renault brand average of 81.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Kangoo on the road.

The most common reasons a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened. If you are preparing your Kangoo 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 Kangoo, 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 Kangoo performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 38 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

2021

Based on 1,574 vehicles

83.7%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

16.2%

Mileage at 3yr

63k mi

2020

Based on 3,157 vehicles

83.5%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

18.2%

Mileage at 3yr

49k mi

Mileage at 5yr

61k mi

2019

Based on 7,049 vehicles

77.5%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

Mileage at 5yr

97k mi

2018

Based on 5,805 vehicles

74.4%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 5yr

104k mi

2017

Based on 5,813 vehicles

70.4%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

26.6%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

2016

Based on 8,158 vehicles

67.5%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.9%

Retest Rate

32.6%

2015

Based on 9,908 vehicles

63.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

35.6%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2014

Based on 8,063 vehicles

60.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

39.8%

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2013

Based on 5,607 vehicles

56.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

39.5%

Mileage at 10yr

184k mi

2012

Based on 8,014 vehicles

59.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

39.3%

Mileage at 10yr

171k mi

2011

Based on 12,900 vehicles

56.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.1%

Retest Rate

40.0%

2010

Based on 12,047 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.9%

Retest Rate

40.9%

2009

Based on 5,338 vehicles

58.0%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

39.9%

2008

Based on 7,554 vehicles

61.6%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

36.5%

2007

Based on 8,319 vehicles

59.5%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

37.9%

2006

Based on 6,679 vehicles

60.7%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.2%

Retest Rate

35.4%

2005

Based on 5,941 vehicles

57.8%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

39.4%

2004

Based on 5,131 vehicles

56.3%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

9.4%

Retest Rate

38.0%

2003

Based on 3,407 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

36.2%

2002

Based on 2,354 vehicles

60.1%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

32.1%

2001

Based on 1,104 vehicles

53.2%Below Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

10.4%

Retest Rate

35.0%

2000

Based on 5,374 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

36.8%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

1999

Based on 7,267 vehicles

86.2%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

42.3%

Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

1998

Based on 6,804 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

100.0%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

1997

Based on 710 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Renault average: 81.5%

1996

Based on 92 vehicles

80.4%Good

Renault average: 81.5%

0

Based on 78,950 vehicles

71.3%Average

Renault average: 81.5%

Mileage at 5yr

98k mi

Top MOT Failures — Renault Kangoo

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

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.4%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.8%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

4.2%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

4.1%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.0%

Renault Kangoo Common Faults & Repair Costs

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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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 Kangoo

Renault Kangoo — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Renault Kangoo MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Kangoo?

The average MOT pass rate for the Renault Kangoo is 68.8% compared to the Renault average of 81.5%. 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 Kangoo?

The most common MOT failures on the Renault Kangoo are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.4%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (4.8%), A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (4.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Renault Kangoo reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 68.8%, the Renault Kangoo is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

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

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 Kangoo?

Typical mileage for the Renault Kangoo: 33,134 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kangoo to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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