Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2001
45.0% pass rate
from 900 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2001 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.2% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (34% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.6% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.67% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.56% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Stub axle
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 13% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.0% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Rbt (51% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2001 vans)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 6.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Lever
    • 2.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (42% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control (200% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Lever (200% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.67% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.11% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.33% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Other components
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust system (91% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (59% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (59% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Doors
      • 0.78% fail on Other passenger's door (190% worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.78% fail on Engine mounting (4 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Engine mounting condition (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Bracket
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Tank
      • 0.22% fail on Hose
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel condition (5 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Body condition
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
    • 0.22% fail on Seats
      • 0.22% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (53% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.67% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.11% fail on Switch
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.22% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 14% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Washers (74% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
  • 13% fail on Steering (80% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering linkage components (52% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 6.1% fail on Track rod end (58% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Drag link end
    • 6.3% fail on Steering gear (190% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 6.3% fail on Steering rack (200% worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
    • 0.56% fail on Power steering
      • 0.22% fail on Other components
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.11% fail on Rams
    • 0.56% fail on Steering play
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
  • 9.8% fail on Tyres (97% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (96% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Condition (93% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Size/type (190% worse than other 2001 vans)
  • 8.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (93% worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Seat belts (45% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Prescribed areas (60% better than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
    • 0.33% fail on Airbags (6 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Drivers airbag (7 times worse than other 2001 vans)
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2001 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2001 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.89% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.11% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment