2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,399 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    123 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    84 marked dangerous
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.9%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  4. Suspension9.0%
  5. Body & chassis8.6%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Steering3.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.5%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2017 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2017 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,399 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).