2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,536 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,536 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    123 marked dangerous
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.3%
  2. Brakes24.3%
  3. Suspension21.5%
  4. Steering14.1%
  5. Body & chassis12.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  7. Tyres10.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.6%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or 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 2006 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2006 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,536 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Renault Kangoo?

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

Is the 2006 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).