Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2010
48.6% pass rate
from 5,697 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 2010 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 2010 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (25% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 9.6% fail on Stop lamp (69% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps (75% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (76% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch (10 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (49% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (38% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment (43% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.23% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.46% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.46% fail on Switch
    • 0.46% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps (67% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (70% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 19% fail on Suspension (11% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 10% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 10% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms (34% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Ball joint (70% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Pins and bushes (33% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (60% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (46% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover (51% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (45% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component (46% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.070% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.035% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.018% fail on Bellows
  • 16% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake discs (57% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.21% fail on Cable
        • 0.14% fail on Lever
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2010 vans)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (62% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.72% fail on Pedal
      • 0.35% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.035% fail on Valves
      • 0.018% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 14% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 14% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 13% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.21% fail on Steering play
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
    • 0.035% fail on Power steering (92% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Operation
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.018% fail on Universal joint
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 12% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 12% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.33% fail on Drive shaft (6 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings (4 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.37% fail on Joints
      • 0.018% fail on Belts
    • 0.70% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (150% worse than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
      • 0.035% fail on Hose
      • 0.018% fail on Pipe
      • 0.018% fail on System
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.088% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.088% fail on Door condition
      • 0.070% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Catch (5 times worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
        • 0.018% fail on Hinge
    • 0.19% fail on Body (56% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.16% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.16% fail on Carrier (2 times worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.070% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.070% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Bumpers (73% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.018% fail on Load security
      • 0.018% fail on Loading door
  • 11% fail on Visibility (26% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.3% fail on Washers (25% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.49% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.035% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.070% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (49% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (31% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (41% worse than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.28% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2010 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.035% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid leaks (50% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks (58% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.40% fail on Seat belts (74% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2010 vans)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment
      • 0.018% fail on Requirements
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2010 vans)
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2010 vans)
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.12% fail on Attachment
    • 0.070% fail on Condition
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    Really roomy, with clever, quick, flat folding rear seats that leave a low load floor. Cruise control with speed limiter. 6-speed box.