Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2015
61.7% pass rate
from 4,329 tests in 2021
(31% worse than other 2015 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 6.4% fail on Stop lamp (160% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Headlamp (77% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.046% fail on Dipswitch (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (87% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.023% fail on Switch
    • 0.35% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.23% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.069% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.23% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.023% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.069% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.046% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (62% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers (68% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.65% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.65% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
  • 9.1% fail on Brakes (16% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (30% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.046% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Cable
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.46% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.62% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.51% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (65% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control (83% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.046% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (52% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint (93% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings (90% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.69% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (78% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.046% fail on Linkage
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.42% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres (68% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 5.2% fail on Tread depth (93% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (53% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.092% fail on Size/type
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (32% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission (47% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 2.4% fail on Joints (60% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.46% fail on Doors (180% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on Catch
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.44% fail on Fuel system (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.046% fail on Pipe
      • 0.023% fail on Hose
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
      • 0.046% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Carrier (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.069% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.069% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.023% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.023% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (51% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components (69% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (68% worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.023% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Steering play
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (56% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.74% fail on Compression ignition (61% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.67% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.046% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (91% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.046% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Seat belts (89% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.046% fail on Condition (92% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels (100% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment
  • 0.30% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plates