2018 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,473 MOT tests analysed for the 2018 Renault Kangoo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 80.1% was below the average for vans of a similar age (83.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.7% in the 150k+ group versus 13.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.6% | 2,573 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.2% | 1,111 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.4% | 985 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.1% | 786 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 594 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.0% | 461 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 1,399 |
| 2 | Wipers | 879 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 853 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 704 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 699 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 685 |
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 | 25.5% | 3,941 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.4% | 3,002 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.7% | 1,648 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 1,074 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.3% | 822 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.2% | 495 |
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 | 3,152 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 5,176 | 20.5% |
| 60-90k | 3,840 | 21.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,887 | 23.3% |
| 120-150k | 852 | 23.0% |
| 150k+ | 566 | 24.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 13,838 | 20.5% |
| Electric | 1,630 | 15.2% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,068 | 16.0% |
| 2022 | 3,192 | 19.8% |
| 2023 | 3,122 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 3,067 | 21.4% |
| 2025 | 3,024 | 22.1% |
What to check before buying a 2018 Kangoo
Before buying a 2018 Renault Kangoo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 16.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (16.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.2% 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.
- Tyres (6.4% 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.
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 2018 Renault Kangoos pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 15,473 2018 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2018 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.6% of tests, followed by visibility (7.2%).
Does the 2018 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 24.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,473 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.