2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

18,734 MOT tests in 2024. 72.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time72.1%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    973 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    868 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    287 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension11.8%
  2. Lights & electrics9.9%
  3. Tyres8.3%
  4. Brakes6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Steering1.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

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 thick13.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.8%

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 2016 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 72.1% of 2016 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,734 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 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).