Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev MOT pass rate & common failures
5,008 MOT tests on the Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev (2021–2023) give it a 92.3% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.2%, so the Arkana Rs Line E- Hev sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and visibility (4.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 237 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 14.4% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Arkana Rs Line E- Hev model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,280 | 91.9% | 8.1% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 3,610 | 92.3% | 7.6% | Visibility |
| 2023 | 118 | 94.1% | 5.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 214 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.2% | 210 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 57 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 48 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 22 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 15 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 10 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 237 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 61 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 53 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 38 |
| 5 | Washers | 29 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 24 |
| 7 | Track rod end | 16 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.9% | 1,149 |
| 2 | Other defects | 6.1% | 306 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.9% | 296 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.9% | 194 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 40 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.4% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,326 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,582 | 9.5% |
| 60-90k | 90 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 776 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 4,227 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev
- Tyres (4.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (4.2% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev?
92.3% of the 5,008 Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.7% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Renault Arkana Rs Line E- Hev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, then visibility (4.2%).
How much does mileage affect Arkana Rs Line E- Hev MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 14.4% for 60-90k, a 7.8-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,008 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.