2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

2,968 MOT tests in 2024. 69.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time69.1%
Failed or needed repairs30.9%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,968 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    173 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    136 marked dangerous
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    61 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension15.7%
  2. Lights & electrics10.6%
  3. Tyres9.0%
  4. Brakes7.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Steering2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%

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: headlamp: not working on dipped beam. 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 2015 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 69.1% of 2015 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,968 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Renault Kadjar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).