Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2016
66.0% pass rate
from 3,642 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (55% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp (180% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 5.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.027% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.14% fail on Hazard warning (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.082% fail on Horn
      • 0.055% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.055% fail on Direction indicators (96% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Flashing type (96% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.027% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (71% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (80% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.63% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.63% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (80% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 6.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.027% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.96% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control (73% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.082% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.055% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
  • 4.6% fail on Suspension
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (140% worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.77% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.055% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers (69% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.055% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 3.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.027% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.055% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.055% fail on Joints
    • 0.41% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.082% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.055% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
    • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Carrier (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.027% fail on Load security
      • 0.027% fail on Loading door
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 2.6% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.082% fail on Steering play (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (3 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
    • 0.027% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.99% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (82% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (54% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.027% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.027% fail on Belt(s)/padding