Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2003
45.7% pass rate
from 2,299 tests in 2021
(12% worse than other 2003 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.65% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.26% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.043% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 18% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.4% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance (63% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (60% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.043% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (48% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.17% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.043% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.087% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.043% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (33% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.043% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.26% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (62% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Cable (77% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Lever
        • 0.043% fail on Clevis joint
    • 2.5% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.3% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.61% fail on Hand lever (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.43% fail on Pedal
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.087% fail on Master cylinder (8 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.087% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.043% fail on Servos
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.043% fail on Valves
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.087% fail on Servos
      • 0.043% fail on Valves
    • 0.087% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.087% fail on Other components
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp (22% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.87% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.043% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Switch (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.96% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.043% fail on Switch
    • 0.52% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.26% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.043% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.043% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Steering (90% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.4% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Steering box
    • 6.3% fail on Steering linkage components (30% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (36% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.043% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.043% fail on Other components
        • 0.043% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.043% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.43% fail on Operation
      • 0.30% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Pump
      • 0.043% fail on Rams
    • 0.26% fail on Steering play
      • 0.26% fail on Steering rack
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 8.7% fail on Transmission (75% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (97% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 8.2% fail on Joints (97% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.087% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.52% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
        • 0.17% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.043% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.043% fail on Bearing housing
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.48% fail on Seats
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe
      • 0.087% fail on Tank
      • 0.043% fail on System
    • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.087% fail on Bracket
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.087% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
      • 0.043% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.043% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Chassis (94% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.17% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier
      • 0.043% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure (96% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (96% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.087% fail on Body (90% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Body condition
      • 0.043% fail on Other body component
    • 0.043% fail on Towbar
      • 0.043% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.043% fail on Load security
      • 0.043% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.043% fail on Floor
    • 0.043% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.043% fail on Cabs
      • 0.043% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.043% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Visibility (23% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.35% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.35% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.043% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.043% fail on Bonnet
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (46% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Tread depth (41% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.70% fail on Size/type (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 8.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 7.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (65% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Condition
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas (94% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.043% fail on Requirements
      • 0.043% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.22% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.043% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.043% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.043% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.043% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.78% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.043% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.87% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.043% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.13% fail on Noise suppression (7 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Sound deadening material (18 times worse than other 2003 vans)
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.043% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.087% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.087% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.043% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.043% fail on Doors
      • 0.043% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors