Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A
From 508 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade defective. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 42.9% of failures are serious: 33.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 9.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £65.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 90.3% | wiper blade defective, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2021 | 88.9% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev As tested had between 14,149 and 24,787 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,392 median miles, the Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Renault models
| Renault Clio | 68.2% |
| Renault Captur | 80.4% |
| Renault Trafic | 69.1% |
| Renault Megane | 67.1% |
| Renault Kadjar | 81.8% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A MOT pass rate?
The Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A has a 89.2% MOT pass rate based on 508 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A is 21,392 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 14,149 and 24,787 miles.
Buying a used Arkana S Edition E-Tech Hev A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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