Renault Kangoo
From 88,024 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Kangoos fare better: 2021 models pass at 79.1% vs 60.4% for 2001.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc and a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 4,700 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4,700 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4,301 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4,060 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 3,918 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3,280 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3,231 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2,739 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2,470 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2,396 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2,205 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 22.8% of Kangoo failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 38.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £133.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Kangoo passes its MOT 76% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 68.2%, a 7.8 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 64%. With an average repair bill of £133 when things go wrong, an extended warranty can make sense on a Kangoo that's past its third birthday.
Fuel type matters
Electric versions pass at 78.2% while Diesel versions pass at 65.5%, a 13 percentage point gap.
Renault Kangoo on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 5,663 newly registered in the past year with 4,196 leaving, a net gain of 1,467.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 62,536 | 12,295 | +1,186 | -811 | +375 |
| 2025 Q2 | 62,250 | 12,206 | +1,120 | -1,091 | +29 |
| 2025 Q1 | 62,229 | 12,198 | +1,319 | -1,078 | +241 |
| 2024 Q4 | 62,022 | 12,164 | +2,038 | -1,216 | +822 |
| 2024 Q3 | 61,424 | 11,940 | +2,232 | -1,091 | +1,141 |
| 2024 Q2 | 60,343 | 11,880 | +1,673 | -940 | +733 |
| 2024 Q1 | 59,649 | 11,841 | +1,942 | -1,122 | +820 |
| 2023 Q4 | 59,270 | 11,400 | +1,483 | -1,014 | +469 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kangoo Ml19 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 5,591 | 15% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Dci | Diesel | 3,766 | 10% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Business Energydci | Diesel | 3,308 | 9% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Start Blue Dci | Diesel | 2,407 | 6% |
| Kangoo Ml19 67 Dci | Diesel | 2,153 | 6% |
| Kangoo Ml19 B-Sness+ Energydci | Diesel | 2,028 | 5% |
| Kangoo Ll21 Advance Blue Dci | Diesel | 2,004 | 5% |
| Kangoo Maxi Ll21Bness Engy Dci | Diesel | 1,745 | 5% |
| Kangoo Maxi Ll21 Core Dci | Diesel | 1,640 | 4% |
| Kangoo Authentique | Diesel | 1,576 | 4% |
| Kangoo Sl17 Dci 70 | Diesel | 1,523 | 4% |
| Kangoo Expression Auto | Petrol | 1,466 | 4% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Business Dci | Diesel | 1,382 | 4% |
| Kangoo Expression 16V A | Petrol | 1,346 | 4% |
| Kangoo Business Ml20 I Ze 33 | Battery Electric | 1,315 | 3% |
| Kangoo Advance Ml19 E-Tech Ev | Battery Electric | 1,128 | 3% |
| Kangoo Maxi Bness Ll21 I Ze 33 | Battery Electric | 1,033 | 3% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Energy Dci | Diesel | 1,017 | 3% |
| Kangoo Ml19 Dci 75 | Diesel | 979 | 3% |
| Kangoo Advance Ll21 E-Tech Ev | Battery Electric | 956 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79.1% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 76% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2019 | 73.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2018 | 71.8% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
19 earlier years
| 2017 | 68.8% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2016 | 68.2% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2015 | 67.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2014 | 65.6% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2013 | 64% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2012 | 64.8% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2011 | 63.9% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 63% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2009 | 65% | a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 66.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2007 | 65% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2006 | 64.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2005 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 63.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources |
| 2003 | 63.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2002 | 67.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2001 | 60.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2000 | 59.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 1999 | 51.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kangoos tested had between 50,108 and 108,707 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 77,937 median miles, the Kangoo has 0.043 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 Kangoo MOT pass rate?
The Renault Kangoo has a 66.4% MOT pass rate based on 88,024 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Kangoo?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Kangoo is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 4,700 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
How many Renault Kangoos are on UK roads?
There are 62,536 Renault Kangoos currently licensed on UK roads, with 12,295 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Kangoo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Kangoo is 77,937 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 50,108 and 108,707 miles.
Buying a used Kangoo?
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 66.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £133 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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