2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,171 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    143 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    107 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Tyres7.9%
  5. Body & chassis4.4%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Steering2.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  5. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.9%

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 2019 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2019 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,171 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).