2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate and common faults

1,862 MOT tests in 2024. 75.1% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time75.1%
Failed or needed repairs24.9%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,862 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    44 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.3%
  2. Tyres7.6%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  4. Stop lamp: with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning3.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%

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: stop lamp: not working. 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 2021 Renault Kangoo?

In 2024, 75.1% of 2021 Renault Kangoo cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,862 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Renault Kangoo?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 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).