2006 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2006 Renault Kangoo passed 69.9% of its 20,523 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (29.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (15.6%) and suspension (13.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, steering rack and track rod end — position lamp alone was recorded 1,179 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 22.3% in the 0-30k band and 33.0% in the 150k+ band, a 10.7-point spread.
The petrol cars hold up better: 28.8% fail against 30.9% for diesel, a 2.1-point gap across 20,523 tests.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 33.1% 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 | 15.6% | 3,194 |
| 2 | Suspension | 13.2% | 2,717 |
| 3 | Brakes | 10.9% | 2,240 |
| 4 | Steering | 9.5% | 1,954 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 1,571 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.1% | 1,461 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 1,179 |
| 2 | Steering rack | 1,168 |
| 3 | Track rod end | 927 |
| 4 | Joints | 921 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 917 |
| 6 | Wipers | 899 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 33.1% | 6,794 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.8% | 6,125 |
| 3 | Suspension | 25.9% | 5,313 |
| 4 | Other defects | 17.0% | 3,482 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 16.9% | 3,461 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 12.2% | 2,510 |
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 | 525 | 22.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,204 | 25.3% |
| 60-90k | 4,982 | 29.2% |
| 90-120k | 5,166 | 30.8% |
| 120-150k | 3,850 | 32.9% |
| 150k+ | 2,737 | 33.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,266 | 30.9% |
| Petrol | 8,257 | 28.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,247 | 30.7% |
| 2022 | 4,682 | 30.2% |
| 2023 | 4,020 | 29.2% |
| 2024 | 3,565 | 29.7% |
| 2025 | 3,009 | 30.3% |
What to check before buying a 2006 Kangoo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 15.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (15.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (13.2% 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.
- Brakes (10.9% 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
How many 2006 Renault Kangoos pass their MOT?
69.9% of the 20,523 2006 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 30.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 15.6% of tests, followed by suspension (13.2%).
Does the 2006 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 22.3% in the 0-30k band to 33.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,523 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.