2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

830 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 830 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.0%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.9%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  8. Washers: not working3.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes28.1%
  2. Suspension25.5%
  3. Lights & electrics25.4%
  4. Body & chassis17.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.5%
  6. Steering12.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  8. Tyres6.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine24.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded14.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.6%

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 2002 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2002 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 830 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2002 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).