2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,282 MOT tests in 2024. 49.6% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

71Well below average
Passed first time49.6%
Failed or needed repairs50.4%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,282 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken10.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.2%
    262 marked dangerous
  7. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    150 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.7%
  2. Suspension24.6%
  3. Brakes22.8%
  4. Steering12.0%
  5. Body & chassis11.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  7. Tyres10.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%

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: 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 2014 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 49.6% of 2014 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,282 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Renault Kangoo?

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

Is the 2014 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 71, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).