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Renault Kangoo reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-present2 named generationsMPVDIESEL / PETROL / ELECTRICITY
At a glance

Renault Kangoo built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Renault Kangoos built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

29% of MOT tests on Renault Kangoos built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Renault Kangoos built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Renault Kangoo's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Kangoo's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

M

Mk3 (2022-present)

Poor
DIESELELECTRICITY

21.2% fail rate, built around 2022 (3 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 10 MOTs, 10.1%)

From 1,168 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Kangoo Mk2

Mk2 (2008-2021)

Poor
DIESELPETROLELECTRICITY

28.8% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 3,481 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

DIESELPETROL

33.7% fail rate, built around 2004 (21 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.1%)

From 1,912 MOT tests at this ageNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Renault Kangoo.

See every build year for the Renault Kangoo

Side-by-side

Renault Kangoo generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk3 (2022-present)
Poor
Poor21.2%built around 2022 (3 years old)from 1,168 MOT tests at this age
Mk2 (2008-2021)
Poor
Poor28.8%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 3,481 MOT tests at this age
Older models (before 2005)
No rating
No rating33.7%built around 2004 (21 years old)from 1,912 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Kangoo, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Renault Kangoo fail rate by age

This chart combines every Renault Kangoo ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,16821.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
2,70822.7%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
3,08024.0%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
3,86126.4%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,48128.8%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
3,83030.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
5,53731.4%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,89832.8%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
4,42034.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
3,09834.3%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
6,05634.5%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
7,25035.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,21135.8%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
3,16833.1%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
4,10332.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,64133.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,98234.6%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
2,58835.1%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
1,91233.7%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
1,11435.9%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
69733.1%
24 yearsbuilt around 2001
27135.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
14734.7%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Renault Kangoo stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Renault models

11th of 11

Among the highest fail rates of the 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other people carriers

31st of 33

31st lowest fail rate of 33 people carriers with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against the UK average

28.8%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Renault Kangoos

These issues come from 7-year-old Renault Kangoos, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    23.9%
    Advisory: 1,117Fail: 128 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Minor

    One of the number plate lights not working

    11.5%
    Advisory: 0Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.0%
    Advisory: 355Fail: 66 (16% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    10.0%
    Advisory: 501Fail: 143 (22% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Major

    Brake light not working

    9.8%
    Advisory: 222Fail: 154 (41% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,481 MOT tests on 7-year-old Renault Kangoos, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Renault Kangoos notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres33%
  2. Lighting + Tyres31%
  3. Brakes + Lighting29%
  4. Brakes + Suspension18%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,459 MOT tests on Renault Kangoo cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Renault Kangoo.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

18 recalls in all

13 of the 18 Renault Kangoo recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 13 recalls

Top concerns

  • Rear door top door strikers
  • Rear door hinges
  • Inadequate tightening of the rear hub nuts and potentially the caliper fixing screws on the left and right side

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 28.8% for the Renault Kangoo, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 28.8% for the Renault Kangoo, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 16.4%, against 28.8% for the Renault Kangoo, both built around 2018.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 28.8% for the Renault Kangoo, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Renault Kangoo across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has among the highest fail rates of the 11 Renault models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,481 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Renault Kangoo ever sold: 74,221 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,481 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.