2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Renault Kadjar MOT pass rate and common faults

7,987 MOT tests in 2024. 85.8% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.8%
Failed or needed repairs14.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,987 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    296 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    106 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    105 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    41 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.5%
  2. Lights & electrics4.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  4. Brakes2.0%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Wheels0.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.2%

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 structure13.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2020 Renault Kadjar?

In 2024, 85.8% of 2020 Renault Kadjar cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,987 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Renault Kadjar?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Renault Kadjar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).