Renault Kangoo MOT Results

Registered in 2014
58.5% pass rate
from 3,565 tests in 2021
(27% worse than other 2014 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 2014 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Kangoo is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (75% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (37% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.028% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.36% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.28% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Suspension (51% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.028% fail on Spring saddle
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (39% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.70% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (68% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.056% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.028% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.028% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (41% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (41% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (63% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.084% fail on Lever
        • 0.056% fail on Cable
        • 0.028% fail on Pivot
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (53% better than other 2014 vans)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.73% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.53% fail on Pedal
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (53% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.056% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.056% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.028% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.8% fail on Washers (67% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers (51% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Condition of glass (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Windscreen (120% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.6% fail on Steering (200% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 8.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.084% fail on Steering play
      • 0.084% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering wheel
  • 8.0% fail on Tyres (53% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth (89% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (72% worse than other 2014 vans)
    • 5.5% fail on Transmission (140% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 5.3% fail on Drive shafts (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
        • 5.3% fail on Joints (150% worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.20% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Body
      • 0.34% fail on Other body component
      • 0.056% fail on Panel
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.11% fail on Tank
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
        • 0.028% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.084% fail on Spare wheel condition (4 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Carrier
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (81% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.028% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.028% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2014 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (85% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.28% fail on Spark ignition (58% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2014 vans)
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.056% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.79% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts (55% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition (57% better than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment
    • 0.084% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2014 vans)
      • 0.056% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.028% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates