Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.6% pass rate
from 3,759 tests in 2021
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 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.93% fail on Horn
      • 0.43% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
      • 0.027% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.027% fail on Arm
    • 0.59% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.59% fail on Switch
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Switch (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Rear reflectors (81% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (88% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (90% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (98% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (87% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance (65% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (52% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (57% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (56% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (53% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
    • 0.98% fail on Parking brake control (56% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.98% fail on Lever (57% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Load sensing valves (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
  • 13% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Pins and bushes (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms (31% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.64% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover (54% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.6% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Springs (74% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring (50% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.43% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.37% fail on Macpherson strut (7 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (23 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension unit
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes
  • 12% fail on Steering (95% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Steering linkage components (38% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 6.0% fail on Track rod end (43% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box
    • 0.98% fail on Power steering (70% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Other components
      • 0.29% fail on Operation
      • 0.080% fail on Pump
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.027% fail on Flexible coupling
  • 11% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (36% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.37% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.37% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.35% fail on View to rear (55% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Mirrors (55% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.053% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.0% fail on Joints
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust system (44% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.51% fail on Other passenger's door (100% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.080% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.080% fail on Door condition
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.053% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Pillar
    • 0.51% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.080% fail on Hose
      • 0.053% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (78% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.11% fail on Carrier
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Chassis (95% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Chassis condition (95% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.053% fail on Body (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component (85% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.027% fail on Floor
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (46% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.77% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (66% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.64% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.59% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (73% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (96% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Engine oil leaks (71% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle (61% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates (61% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.027% fail on Attachment
  • 0.053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.053% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.027% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors