2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

394 MOT tests in 2024. 47.5% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time47.5%
Failed or needed repairs52.5%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 394 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.4%
  2. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  4. Washers: not working5.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.1%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.0%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Lights & electrics25.4%
  4. Body & chassis21.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)16.0%
  6. Steering10.7%
  7. Tyres9.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags8.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.4%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2001 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 47.5% of 2001 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 394 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; service brake imbalance: across an axle; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2001 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).