2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

10,678 MOT tests in 2024. 77.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.3%
Failed or needed repairs22.7%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,678 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam5.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    477 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    452 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    172 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.1%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.0%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  5. Suspension2.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.5%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.9%

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 2018 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 77.3% of 2018 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,678 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Renault Kadjar?

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

Is the 2018 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).