At a Glance
The Renault Kangoo has 45 identified common problems across 3 generations, with the Mk1 (1997-2008) being the most affected generation and brakes the most common problem category. Based on 1.4M MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read our DVSA MOT data methodology →
Below: generation-by-generation comparison of Renault Kangoo common problems, MOT failure types, and pass-rate data drawn from DVSA records. Click any generation to see fuel- and engine-specific fault patterns, mileage-banded repair guidance, and the most common MOT failures testers record.
MOT Tests & Failures by Generation
Renault Kangoo generations by MOT tests, failures, and identified problems from DVSA data
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Most Common Renault Kangoo MOT Failures
Every reason Renault Kangoo vehicles fail their MOT, ranked by frequency. Select an individual year to see only that year’s failures, or stay on ‘All time’ for the combined picture across our 20 years of DVSA data. Scroll inside the table for the full list.
| # | Failure | % of failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wiper blades deteriorated | 8.34% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth below limit | 8.03% |
| 3 | Suspension joint or bush worn | 7.44% |
| 4 | Number plate lamp not working | 6.98% |
| 5 | Stop lamp not working | 5.28% |
| 6 | Windscreen washer not working | 4.75% |
| 7 | Driveshaft fault | 4.69% |
| 8 | Tyre condition | 4.53% |
| 9 | Front lamp not working | 3.50% |
| 10 | Coil spring broken or corroded | 3.45% |
| 11 | Exhaust system fault | 3.17% |
| 12 | Brake performance below minimum | 2.82% |
| 13 | Brake pads or linings worn | 2.77% |
| 14 | Brake disc or drum worn | 2.64% |
| 15 | Track rod end worn | 2.61% |
| 16 | Headlamp aim defect | 2.04% |
| 17 | Rigid brake pipe corroded or damaged | 1.76% |
| 18 | Position lamp not working | 1.63% |
| 19 | Shock absorber worn or leaking | 1.47% |
| 20 | Front suspension joint worn | 1.31% |
| 21 | Headlamp fault | 1.19% |
| 22 | Parking brake condition | 1.15% |
| 23 | Windscreen damage affecting view | 1.13% |
| 24 | Mirror damaged or missing | 0.99% |
| 25 | Parking brake performance below minimum | 0.87% |
| 26 | Airbag warning light on | 0.84% |
| 27 | Suspension mounting corroded | 0.79% |
| 28 | Steering rack fault | 0.75% |
| 29 | Indicator fault | 0.74% |
| 30 | Horn not working | 0.65% |
| 31 | Seat belt condition | 0.64% |
| 32 | Rear suspension fault | 0.64% |
| 33 | Rear lamp not working | 0.62% |
| 34 | Brake hydraulic component worn | 0.57% |
| 35 | Front suspension fault | 0.54% |
| 36 | Catalytic converter efficiency low | 0.49% |
| 37 | ABS fault | 0.48% |
| 38 | Suspension linkage fault | 0.48% |
| 39 | MacPherson strut worn | 0.43% |
| 40 | Wheel bearing worn | 0.43% |
| 41 | Ball joint dust cover split | 0.41% |
| 42 | Fog lamp not working | 0.40% |
| 43 | Battery loose or leaking | 0.40% |
| 44 | Spark ignition emissions above threshold | 0.37% |
| 45 | Tyre size or type not matched | 0.36% |
| 46 | Body corrosion or damage | 0.34% |
| 47 | Subframe mounting corroded | 0.34% |
| 48 | Chassis condition | 0.21% |
| 49 | Brake lever fault | 0.21% |
| 50 | Steering free play excessive | 0.17% |
| 51 | Compression ignition emissions above threshold | 0.16% |
| 52 | Brake pedal movement restricted | 0.15% |
| 53 | Flexible brake hose damaged | 0.14% |
| 54 | Electrical switch fault | 0.13% |
| 55 | Brake pedal fault | 0.13% |
| 56 | Handbrake lever fault | 0.11% |
| 57 | Rear fog lamp not working | 0.11% |
| 58 | Drag link end worn | 0.10% |
| 59 | Brake cable, rod, lever or linkage fault | 0.08% |
| 60 | Power steering pipe or hose leaking | 0.08% |
| 61 | Dashboard warning lamp fault | 0.08% |
| 62 | Fuel pipe corroded or damaged | 0.07% |
| 63 | Tyre valve stem damaged | 0.07% |
| 64 | Brake fluid leak | 0.07% |
| 65 | Handbrake cable fault | 0.07% |
| 66 | Rear reflector damaged or missing | 0.07% |
| 67 | CV joint worn | 0.07% |
| 68 | Engine mounting worn or broken | 0.07% |
| 69 | Brake fluid level low or contaminated | 0.06% |
| 70 | Engine oil leak | 0.06% |
| 71 | Vehicle structure corrosion | 0.06% |
| 72 | Brake caliper fault | 0.06% |
| 73 | Driver airbag fault | 0.05% |
| 74 | Fuel tank corroded or leaking | 0.05% |
| 75 | Electrical wiring fault | 0.05% |
| 76 | Anti-roll bar worn or corroded | 0.05% |
| 77 | Load sensing valve fault | 0.04% |
| 78 | Bonnet catch or hinge fault | 0.04% |
| 79 | Fuel cap damaged or missing | 0.04% |
| 80 | Fuel hose damaged or leaking | 0.04% |
| 81 | Steering arm worn | 0.04% |
| 82 | Front passenger door fault | 0.04% |
| 83 | Propshaft fault | 0.03% |
| 84 | Spare wheel fault | 0.03% |
| 85 | Headlamp levelling device fault | 0.03% |
| 86 | Power steering pump fault | 0.03% |
| 87 | Steering operation fault | 0.03% |
| 88 | Bumper damaged or insecure | 0.03% |
| 89 | Brake fluid warning light on | 0.02% |
| 90 | Passenger seat fault | 0.02% |
| 91 | Body security fault | 0.02% |
| 92 | Hydraulic brake cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 93 | Steering lock fault | 0.02% |
| 94 | Driver door fault | 0.02% |
| 95 | Suspension arm worn or corroded | 0.02% |
| 96 | Subframe corrosion or damage | 0.02% |
| 97 | Brake wheel cylinder fault | 0.02% |
| 98 | Towbar fault | 0.02% |
| 99 | Brake fluid reservoir fault | 0.02% |
| 100 | Speedometer fault | 0.01% |
| 101 | Steering column fault | 0.01% |
| 102 | Steering coupling worn | 0.01% |
| 103 | Boot lid damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 104 | Driver seat fault | 0.01% |
| 105 | Tailgate damaged or insecure | 0.01% |
| 106 | Reversing lamp not working | 0.01% |
| 107 | Suspension unit fault | 0.01% |
| 108 | Spring mounting corroded | 0.01% |
| 109 | Exhaust leak | 0.01% |
| 110 | Electronic stability control fault | 0.01% |
| 111 | Rear fog lamp warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 112 | Steering drive system fault | <0.01% |
| 113 | Steering wheel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 114 | Suspension linkage attachment bracket or mounting corroded | <0.01% |
| 115 | Undertray damaged or missing | <0.01% |
| 116 | Exhaust heat shield or sound insulation damaged | <0.01% |
| 117 | Tie bar or rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 118 | Transmission oil leak | <0.01% |
| 119 | Mirror or camera fault | <0.01% |
| 120 | Bonded suspension condition | <0.01% |
| 121 | Passenger airbag fault | <0.01% |
| 122 | Steering shaft fault | <0.01% |
| 123 | Brake air or vacuum system fault | <0.01% |
| 124 | Hydraulic fluid leak | <0.01% |
| 125 | Brake servo fault | <0.01% |
| 126 | Power steering ram fault | <0.01% |
| 127 | Brake valve fault | <0.01% |
| 128 | Window damaged or won't operate | <0.01% |
| 129 | Dip switch fault | <0.01% |
| 130 | Suspension retaining or locking device fault | <0.01% |
| 131 | Handbrake mechanism or mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 132 | Main beam warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 133 | King pin or swivel pin worn | <0.01% |
| 134 | Brake master cylinder fault | <0.01% |
| 135 | Loading door damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 136 | Exhaust emissions above threshold (non-catalyst) | <0.01% |
| 137 | Torsion bar worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 138 | Vehicle floor corroded | <0.01% |
| 139 | Universal joint worn | <0.01% |
| 140 | Brake relay lever fault | <0.01% |
| 141 | Brake pressure or vacuum buildup insufficient | <0.01% |
| 142 | Axle beam corroded or cracked | <0.01% |
| 143 | Axle corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 144 | Brake master cylinder or servo mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 145 | Seat belt pre-tensioner fault | <0.01% |
| 146 | Additional braking device fault | <0.01% |
| 147 | Reversing lamp switch fault | <0.01% |
| 148 | Electronic parking brake fault | <0.01% |
| 149 | Suspension rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 150 | Electric power steering fault | <0.01% |
| 151 | Seat belt or padding damaged | <0.01% |
| 152 | Steering intermediate drop arm worn | <0.01% |
| 153 | Electronic braking system fault | <0.01% |
| 154 | Suspension air bellows damaged | <0.01% |
| 155 | Steering box fault | <0.01% |
| 156 | Outline marker lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 157 | Transmission drive belt fault | <0.01% |
| 158 | Semaphore indicator fault | <0.01% |
| 159 | Access panel damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 160 | Leaf spring broken or corroded | <0.01% |
| 161 | Seat belt anchorage fault | <0.01% |
| 162 | Brake linkage mounting fault | <0.01% |
| 163 | Brake pedal linkage fault | <0.01% |
| 164 | Front fog lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 165 | Full power hydraulic brake fault | <0.01% |
| 166 | Suspension coupling worn | <0.01% |
| 167 | Torque or reaction arm worn | <0.01% |
| 168 | Body strengthening plate corroded | <0.01% |
| 169 | Hazard warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 170 | Brake slack adjuster fault | <0.01% |
| 171 | Daytime running lamp not working | <0.01% |
| 172 | Hand-operated brake valve condition | <0.01% |
| 173 | Steering lock stop fault | <0.01% |
| 174 | Brake back plate corroded or damaged | <0.01% |
| 175 | Indicator warning light fault | <0.01% |
| 176 | Passenger compartment corrosion | <0.01% |
| 177 | Tyre pressure monitoring system fault | <0.01% |
| 178 | Wheel hub fault | <0.01% |
| 179 | Brake clevis joint worn | <0.01% |
| 180 | Halfshaft fault | <0.01% |
| 181 | Headlamp washer not working | <0.01% |
| 182 | Steering damper fault | <0.01% |
| 183 | Stub axle worn | <0.01% |
| 184 | Speed limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 185 | Panhard rod worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 186 | Trailing arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 187 | Brake stationary pin worn | <0.01% |
| 188 | Handbrake fails on gradient | <0.01% |
| 189 | Radius arm worn or corroded | <0.01% |
| 190 | Air brake cylinder or actuator fault | <0.01% |
| 191 | Hinged tailboard damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
| 192 | Hydraulic suspension accumulator fault | <0.01% |
| 193 | Seat belt load limiter fault | <0.01% |
| 194 | Spring saddle corroded | <0.01% |
| 195 | Steering head bearings worn | <0.01% |
| 196 | Step damaged or insecure | <0.01% |
Showing all 196 reasons — scroll inside the table for the full list.
Renault Kangoo MOT Failures by Category
Total MOT failure occurrences for the Renault Kangoo, grouped by category. Same data as the failures table above — just sliced by category instead of fault title. Hover a slice for the top failures in each category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Renault Kangoo problems?
Based on analysis of 1.4M Renault Kangoo MOT tests from DVSA data, we have 45 identified common problems across 3 generations. The most frequently flagged issue is "Brake performance below minimum". Brakes is the most common problem category.
Which Renault Kangoo generation has the most problems?
The Renault Kangoo Mk1 (1997-2008) (1997–2008) has the highest number of identified common problems (45). Click the generation card above for the full breakdown.
How is this data calculated?
We analyse anonymised DVSA MOT test records under the Open Government Licence. An issue is classified as a "Common Problem" when it occurs significantly more often on a specific model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read the full methodology page for details.
Can I report a problem with my Renault Kangoo?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Renault Kangoo owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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