Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2005
46.9% pass rate
from 3,549 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 8.0% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.028% fail on Torsion bar
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.96% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.42% fail on Macpherson strut (110% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (97% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.085% fail on Sub-frames (88% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (57% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance (72% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (38% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (40% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (58% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (32% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (54% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Cable
        • 0.085% fail on Lever
        • 0.028% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (42% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Load sensing valves (65% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Lever (94% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (61% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.56% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Pedal
    • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.085% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.056% fail on Valves
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.056% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.028% fail on Leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Servos
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (85% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Switch (170% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.68% fail on Horn (43% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.085% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.59% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Switch
      • 0.028% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (76% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.056% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.056% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 7.7% fail on Steering linkage components (69% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.1% fail on Track rod end (73% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (95% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.056% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.028% fail on Steering arm
    • 7.6% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Operation
    • 0.79% fail on Power steering
      • 0.34% fail on Other components
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.028% fail on Pump
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
  • 12% fail on Visibility (20% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.7% fail on Washers (45% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.28% fail on View to rear (59% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Mirrors (58% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass (63% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen (68% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Window
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Transmission (42% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 6.2% fail on Drive shafts (68% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 6.2% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (77% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
        • 0.028% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.028% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.54% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
        • 0.056% fail on Catch
      • 0.17% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Front passenger's door (79% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition (79% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system (55% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Hose
      • 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.056% fail on Tank
      • 0.056% fail on Pipe
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.25% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.23% fail on Carrier (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body (79% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (74% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Panel (81% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure (95% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (95% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.085% fail on Bracket
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.085% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.085% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.056% fail on Bumpers (84% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.028% fail on Chassis
      • 0.028% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.028% fail on Load security
      • 0.028% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.028% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (42% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2005 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.96% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.056% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (66% better than other 2005 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
    • 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.39% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.056% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.085% fail on Noise suppression (4 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 0.085% fail on Sound deadening material (14 times worse than other 2005 vans)
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.056% fail on Vehicle Identification Number (7 times worse than other 2005 vans)
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (72% better than other 2005 vans)
    • 0.085% fail on Condition
    • 0.028% fail on Attachment
  • 0.056% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.056% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.028% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors