2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,932 MOT tests in 2024. 54.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time54.0%
Failed or needed repairs46.0%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,932 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.5%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.9%
    235 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    156 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.0%
  2. Brakes21.6%
  3. Suspension21.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Body & chassis8.3%
  7. Steering7.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 54.0% of 2015 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,932 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Renault Kangoo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 74, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).