2019 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,453 MOT tests, the 2019 Renault Kangoo recorded an 81.8% pass rate. That is 2.9 percentage points worse than vans of a similar age, which fail at 15.3%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests against 6.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are stop lamp, wipers and registration plate lamp(s) — stop lamp alone was recorded 1,147 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.7% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 23.0% once past 150k.
The electric cars hold up better: 14.4% fail against 19.6% for diesel, a 5.1-point gap across 15,450 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.3% | 2,207 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 993 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 914 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.7% | 722 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 428 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 292 |
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 | 1,147 |
| 2 | Wipers | 808 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 750 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 578 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 573 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 517 |
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 | 24.9% | 3,847 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.1% | 2,645 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.8% | 1,506 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 1,064 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.8% | 889 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.4% | 368 |
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 | 5,069 | 12.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,618 | 19.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,139 | 22.3% |
| 90-120k | 1,616 | 21.9% |
| 120-150k | 687 | 22.9% |
| 150k+ | 322 | 23.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 11,317 | 19.6% |
| Electric | 4,133 | 14.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | 7.3% |
| 2022 | 3,764 | 15.6% |
| 2023 | 3,891 | 17.7% |
| 2024 | 3,857 | 19.3% |
| 2025 | 3,832 | 20.5% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kangoo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% 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 (5.9% 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 2019 Renault Kangoos pass their MOT?
81.8% of the 15,453 2019 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.3% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2019 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.7% in the 0-30k band to 23.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,453 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.