2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

3,338 MOT tests in 2024. 56.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

74Well below average
Passed first time56.9%
Failed or needed repairs43.1%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,338 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.1%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    218 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    134 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.8%
  2. Brakes19.2%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.3%
  6. Tyres9.1%
  7. Steering6.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.3%

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 2016 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 56.9% of 2016 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,338 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Renault Kangoo?

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

Is the 2016 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).