Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci
From 518 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, caused 34 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.
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 34 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 11 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 9 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.1% of failures are serious: 23.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.2% 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 £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72.3% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 69.8% | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dcis tested had between 29,876 and 66,552 miles on the clock.
At 47,977 median miles, the Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci has 0.06 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 Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci MOT pass rate?
The Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci has a 71.4% MOT pass rate based on 518 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci?
The most common MOT failure on the Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci is stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Renault Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci is 47,977 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,876 and 66,552 miles.
Buying a used Kangoo Ll21 B-Ness Energy Dci?
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 71.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £62 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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