2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,869 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,869 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.6%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.5%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    149 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.3%
  2. Brakes22.2%
  3. Steering16.8%
  4. Suspension15.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  6. Body & chassis10.2%
  7. Tyres9.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%

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: 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 2008 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2008 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,869 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).