2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,138 MOT tests in 2024. 49.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

77Well below average
Passed first time49.5%
Failed or needed repairs50.5%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.1%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  6. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps5.3%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    217 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    123 marked dangerous
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics38.5%
  2. Brakes28.2%
  3. Suspension23.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Steering11.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.0%
  7. Tyres9.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

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: 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 2012 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 49.5% of 2012 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,138 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 77, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).