MOT reliability

Renault Kango

Q: Is the Renault Kango reliable?

Across 20 Renault Kango vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Renault Kango in our data has covered around 104,297 miles.

20 vehicles · 235 completed MOT tests analysed

71%

MOT pass rate

Based on 20 Renault Kango vehicles and 235 completed MOT tests, the Renault Kango has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,297 miles.

Vehicles

235

MOT tests

9,272

Avg miles / year

1.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Kango problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Kango MOT tests:

Other84%
Brakes14%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Steering3%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Visibility2%

Renault Kango pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	17	76%
4	19	74%
5	24	71%
6	25	72%
7	19	84%
8	25	68%
9	25	64%
10	19	63%
11	14	86%
12	14	79%
13	14	64%
14	8	75%
15	5	60%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
18	1	100%
19	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (11), Diesel (9)

Most common Renault Kango MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)

Renault Kango pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	2	20	60%	146,597
2010	1	15	87%	160,770
2006	2	15	73%	96,130
2005	3	41	68%	117,211
2004	4	55	76%	74,251
2003	3	40	70%	90,294
2002	1	1	100%	104,450
2001	3	38	66%	104,168
2000	1	10	80%	103,242

Renault Kango reliability FAQ

Across 20 Renault Kango vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Kango MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Renault Kango in our data has covered around 104,297 miles.

Compare the Renault Kango

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