2000 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
1,569 MOT tests on the 2000 Renault Kangoo are in this dataset, and 65.4% of them passed. That is 4.9 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 29.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, body, structure & corrosion and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: suspension, recorded in 19.1% of tests against 15.9% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, joints and washers — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 274 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Kangoo fails 32.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 34.6% at 150k+, a spread of only 1.8 points.
Fuel type barely separates them — diesel fails 34.4% of the time against 34.7% for petrol.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 36.1% in 2021 to 34.5% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 19.1% | 299 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 15.9% | 249 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 217 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.9% | 187 |
| 5 | Visibility | 11.8% | 186 |
| 6 | Steering | 7.1% | 111 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 274 |
| 2 | Joints | 138 |
| 3 | Washers | 115 |
| 4 | Exhaust system | 101 |
| 5 | Wipers | 100 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 87 |
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 | 28.4% | 445 |
| 2 | Suspension | 27.6% | 433 |
| 3 | Brakes | 25.8% | 405 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 23.6% | 371 |
| 5 | Other defects | 23.4% | 368 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 20.7% | 325 |
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 | 64 | 32.8% |
| 30-60k | 352 | 32.7% |
| 60-90k | 428 | 36.0% |
| 90-120k | 408 | 34.8% |
| 120-150k | 182 | 34.6% |
| 150k+ | 127 | 34.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 962 | 34.7% |
| Diesel | 607 | 34.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 549 | 36.1% |
| 2022 | 396 | 35.1% |
| 2023 | 275 | 32.0% |
| 2024 | 201 | 33.3% |
| 2025 | 148 | 34.5% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Kangoo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 19.1% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (19.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Body, structure & corrosion (15.9% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 2000 Renault Kangoos pass their MOT?
65.4% of the 1,569 2000 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 34.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Renault Kangoo?
Suspension, recorded in 19.1% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (15.9%).
Does the 2000 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 32.8% in the 0-30k band to 34.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,569 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.