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Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2012
53.1% pass rate
from 3,742 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2012 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 8.8% fail on Stop lamp (60% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (49% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (53% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators (29% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type (29% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (37% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp (37% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.027% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.80% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.77% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment (55% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.080% fail on Horn (83% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.027% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.080% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.080% fail on Switch
  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (65% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage ball joints (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (64% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.080% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.99% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (74% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.080% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 12% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.51% fail on Drive shaft (10 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Bearing housing (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.48% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Tank
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.16% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
        • 0.027% fail on Catch
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Catch (16 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.080% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.053% fail on Carrier
      • 0.027% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.027% fail on Chassis
      • 0.027% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (45% worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.32% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.16% fail on Cable
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Linkage
        • 0.027% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.027% fail on Pivot
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 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
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2012 vans)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.35% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.080% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.35% fail on Steering play (180% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.080% fail on Power steering
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility (21% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (30% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Washers (24% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.64% fail on View to rear
      • 0.64% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.5% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (50% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (55% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (72% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.88% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.75% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts (63% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
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.