2022 Renault Kadjar — MOT failures & pass rate
750 MOT tests on the 2022 Renault Kadjar are in this dataset, and 92.7% of them passed. That is effectively the same as mid-size SUVs of a similar age (7.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.7%) and tyres (3.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 20 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.7% | 28 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.9% | 22 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 7 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 2 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 20 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 19 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 10 |
| 5 | Washers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 3 |
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 | 15.6% | 117 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 70 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 41 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.3% | 32 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 1.9% | 14 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 518 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 220 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kadjar
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% 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 (2.9% 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 2022 Renault Kadjars pass their MOT?
92.7% of the 750 2022 Renault Kadjar MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Kadjar?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Kadjar get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 750 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.