2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

149 MOT tests in 2024. 49.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time49.7%
Failed or needed repairs50.3%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 149 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.7%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault6.0%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.4%
  5. Washers: not working5.4%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.7%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension31.5%
  2. Lights & electrics30.2%
  3. Brakes26.8%
  4. Body & chassis22.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)20.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags10.1%
  7. Steering9.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)15.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2000 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 49.7% of 2000 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 149 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).