2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

5,059 MOT tests in 2024. 48.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time48.0%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,059 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.2%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.8%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.5%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.4%
    329 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    199 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Brakes29.5%
  3. Suspension26.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.1%
  5. Steering12.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  7. Tyres9.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded26.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2011 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 48.0% of 2011 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,059 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).