2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

14,155 MOT tests in 2024. 76.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time76.7%
Failed or needed repairs23.3%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,155 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    689 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    629 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.1%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    187 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.1%
  2. Tyres7.7%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Suspension4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%

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 2017 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 76.7% of 2017 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,155 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Renault Kadjar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).