2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

11,664 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    399 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    359 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    281 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    175 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.1%
  2. Lights & electrics5.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Brakes3.8%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure21.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2019 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,664 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).