2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,436 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    135 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    67 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.0%
  3. Brakes8.9%
  4. Tyres8.7%
  5. Body & chassis7.7%
  6. Suspension5.1%
  7. Steering3.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%

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 2018 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2018 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,436 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).