Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2011
49.8% pass rate
from 6,237 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2011 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 8.9% fail on Stop lamp (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 7.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Headlamps (62% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp (63% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch (7 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (30% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (30% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.080% fail on Switch (12 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (22% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (22% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.72% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.71% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.58% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Battery(ies) (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn (66% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.32% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.32% fail on Switch
    • 0.26% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps (72% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp (71% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.3% fail on Springs (81% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Coil springs (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Coil spring (170% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 6.1% fail on Suspension arms (14% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Ball joint (43% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (46% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (26% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (62% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (66% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Wheel bearings (33% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.27% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint (62% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut (66% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.048% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Axle
      • 0.016% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.032% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (24% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (23% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (24% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.3% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.3% fail on Brake discs (49% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (55% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
        • 0.016% fail on Linkage
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (60% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2011 vans)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (70% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (91% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Pedal (63% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (31% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.82% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.64% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.64% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.19% fail on Brake fluid (120% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Servos
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 13% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 13% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Drive shaft (5 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.048% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.35% fail on Joints
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.064% fail on Pipe
      • 0.032% fail on Tank
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on System
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.064% fail on Door condition
        • 0.048% fail on Catch (8 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.064% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.048% fail on Door condition
        • 0.016% fail on Catch
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
      • 0.032% fail on Panel
      • 0.016% fail on Body condition
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.064% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.048% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.016% fail on Carrier
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.032% fail on Chassis (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Chassis condition (86% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.032% fail on Seats (86% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Loading door
    • 0.016% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 13% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 12% fail on Track rod end (200% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.016% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.016% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.24% fail on Steering play
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Steering box
    • 0.032% fail on Steering column
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering
      • 0.016% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 10% fail on Visibility (22% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Washers (30% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.42% fail on View to rear (40% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.42% fail on Mirrors (39% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth (38% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (32% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (26% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.048% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.016% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.096% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.064% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (50% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition (47% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Airbags
      • 0.032% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Renault Kangoo (2009 - 2012)
    Really roomy, with clever, quick, flat folding rear seats that leave a low load floor. Cruise control with speed limiter. 6-speed box.