2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

1,587 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,587 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    31 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    20 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics4.9%
  2. Tyres4.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  4. Brakes1.8%
  5. Body & chassis0.3%
  6. Suspension0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2021 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2021 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,587 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Renault Kadjar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).