2022 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Renault Kangoo passed 92.9% of its 604 recorded MOT tests. Against vans of a similar age (13.3% fail rate), the 2022 Kangoo comes out 6.2pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.6% of tests against 2.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, stop lamp and position lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 3.6% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.8% once past 90-120k — 5.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 13.4% 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 | 7.6% | 46 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.3% | 14 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.3% | 14 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 9 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.3% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 25 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 13 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 12 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 12 |
| 5 | Wipers | 8 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 7 |
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 | 13.4% | 81 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 41 |
| 3 | Suspension | 3.3% | 20 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 19 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 17 |
| 6 | Other defects | 2.3% | 14 |
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 | 361 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 119 | 5.0% |
| 60-90k | 54 | 14.8% |
| 90-120k | 53 | 20.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 391 | 3.3% |
| Diesel | 209 | 14.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 565 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Kangoo
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.3% 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.
- Visibility (2.3% 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 Kangoos pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 604 2022 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.6% of tests, followed by brakes (2.3%).
Does the 2022 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 20.8% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 604 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.