2019 Renault Kadjar — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Renault Kadjar passed 88.6% of its 52,713 recorded MOT tests. That is 1.9 percentage points worse than mid-size SUVs of a similar age, which fail at 9.5%. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.8%) and lighting & signalling (4.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 1,702 times.
A 120-150k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.9% versus 8.3%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 11.2% of the time against 12.6% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 26.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 5.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 14.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 3,576 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.4% | 2,304 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 1,478 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 1,239 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 567 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 233 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 1,702 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,514 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 1,170 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 1,006 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 853 |
| 6 | Washers | 359 |
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 | 26.9% | 14,198 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 8,984 |
| 3 | Other defects | 8.3% | 4,398 |
| 4 | Suspension | 3.1% | 1,637 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.7% | 1,439 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.0% | 1,063 |
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 | 25,512 | 8.3% |
| 30-60k | 23,926 | 13.9% |
| 60-90k | 3,028 | 17.6% |
| 90-120k | 211 | 16.1% |
| 120-150k | 32 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 45,689 | 11.2% |
| Diesel | 7,024 | 12.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 256 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 12,821 | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 13,006 | 10.3% |
| 2024 | 13,120 | 12.8% |
| 2025 | 13,510 | 14.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kadjar
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Renault Kadjars pass their MOT?
88.6% of the 52,713 2019 Renault Kadjar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Kadjar?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.4%).
Does the 2019 Kadjar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.3% in the 0-30k band to 21.9% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 52,713 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.