MOT reliability

Renault Kadjar

Q: Is the Renault Kadjar reliable?

Across 70,342 Renault Kadjar vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault Kadjar?

The typical Renault Kadjar in our data has covered around 61,368 miles.

70,342 vehicles · 499,651 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 70,342 Renault Kadjar vehicles and 499,651 completed MOT tests, the Renault Kadjar has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,368 miles.

70,342

Vehicles

499,651

MOT tests

7,745

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Kadjar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Kadjar MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension47%
Brakes26%
Other14%
Lamps & electrical7%
Visibility5%
Steering2%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Body & structure1%

Renault Kadjar pass rate by age

How the Renault Kadjar's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	52	92%
2	2,630	90%
3	85,572	89%
4	80,232	87%
5	81,754	84%
6	76,534	82%
7	65,415	81%
8	54,092	78%
9	37,804	75%
10	14,237	74%
11	1,318	73%
18	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (35,457), Petrol (34,882), Other (2), LPG (1)

Most common Renault Kadjar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Kadjar MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (31,845 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (31,277 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (24,305 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (21,799 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (17,767 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (17,177 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14,332 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (13,889 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (11,281 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10,655 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (10,509 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7,631 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6,238 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6,176 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5,897 times)

Renault Kadjar pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	156	339	90%	31,418
2021	1,515	4,624	88%	34,657
2020	7,914	32,760	86%	40,749
2019	11,678	61,374	85%	46,803
2018	11,008	74,638	83%	59,098
2017	15,139	119,656	83%	66,309
2016	19,766	175,230	82%	75,647
2015	3,159	31,024	81%	82,186
2014	1	2	50%	122,830
2013	1	1	100%	25,189
2005	1	1	100%	200,526
1978	1	1	100%	22,573

Renault Kadjar reliability FAQ

Across 70,342 Renault Kadjar vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Kadjar MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Renault Kadjar in our data has covered around 61,368 miles.

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