Renault Kadjar
From 111,078 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kadjars fare better: 2021 models pass at 89.3% vs 76.1% for 2015.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 2,613 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,613 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,463 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2,241 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,734 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1,670 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,422 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,254 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,222 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,041 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 787 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 48.7% of Kadjar failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.6% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £101.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Kadjar passes its MOT 87.2% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 78.1%, a 9.1 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. With an average repair bill of £101 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Kadjar that's past its third birthday.
Renault Kadjar on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 414 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 411.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 65,503 | 631 | +0 | -104 | -104 |
| 2025 Q2 | 65,653 | 585 | +2 | -129 | -127 |
| 2025 Q1 | 65,832 | 533 | +0 | -113 | -113 |
| 2024 Q4 | 66,004 | 474 | +1 | -68 | -67 |
| 2024 Q3 | 66,106 | 439 | +2 | -348 | -346 |
| 2024 Q2 | 66,495 | 396 | +0 | -0 | +233 |
| 2024 Q1 | 66,294 | 364 | +1 | -0 | +489 |
| 2023 Q4 | 65,805 | 364 | +4 | -219 | -215 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kadjar Dynamique Nav Dci | Diesel | 8,486 | 14% |
| Kadjar Dynamique S Nav Dci | Diesel | 6,734 | 11% |
| Kadjar Dynamique S Nav Tce | Petrol | 6,459 | 11% |
| Kadjar Iconic Tce | Petrol | 4,751 | 8% |
| Kadjar Dynamique Nav Tce | Petrol | 4,452 | 7% |
| Kadjar S Edition Tce | Petrol | 4,358 | 7% |
| Kadjar Gt Line Tce | Petrol | 3,913 | 7% |
| Kadjar Signature Nav Dci | Diesel | 3,669 | 6% |
| Kadjar Dynamique Nav Dci A | Diesel | 3,142 | 5% |
| Kadjar Dynamique S Nav Dci A | Diesel | 2,613 | 4% |
| Kadjar Signature Nav Tce | Petrol | 2,273 | 4% |
| Kadjar Signature Nav Dci Auto | Diesel | 2,049 | 3% |
| Kadjar S Edition Tce Auto | Petrol | 1,446 | 2% |
| Kadjar Gt Line Tce Auto | Petrol | 1,318 | 2% |
| Kadjar Iconic Tce Auto | Petrol | 1,021 | 2% |
| Kadjar Dynamique S Nav Tce A | Petrol | 710 | 1% |
| Kadjar Signature S Nav Tce | Petrol | 666 | 1% |
| Kadjar Signature S Nav Dci A | Diesel | 636 | 1% |
| Kadjar Signature S Nav Dci | Diesel | 631 | 1% |
| Kadjar Iconic Blue Dci | Diesel | 621 | 1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 87.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 85% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 81.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
3 earlier years
| 2017 | 81.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2016 | 78.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2015 | 76.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kadjars tested had between 20,359 and 39,334 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 28,069 median miles, the Kadjar has 0.065 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 Master | 69% |
Common questions
What is the Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate?
The Renault Kadjar has a 81.8% MOT pass rate based on 111,078 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Kadjar?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Kadjar is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 2,613 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Renault Kadjars are on UK roads?
There are 65,503 Renault Kadjars currently licensed on UK roads, with 631 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Kadjar at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Kadjar is 28,069 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,359 and 39,334 miles.
Buying a used Kadjar?
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.
With a 81.8% pass rate and an average repair bill of £101 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.