2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

2,074 MOT tests in 2024. 50.0% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time50.0%
Failed or needed repairs50.0%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,074 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.4%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    73 marked dangerous
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    69 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics34.0%
  2. Brakes29.7%
  3. Suspension19.7%
  4. Body & chassis13.8%
  5. Steering13.6%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.1%
  7. Tyres7.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 2009 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 50.0% of 2009 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,074 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Kangoo?

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

Is the 2009 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).