Renault Kangoo: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 391,208 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset, 16.2% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2010 and 2011 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 479 | 13.2% |
| 2000 | 1,569 | 13.8% |
| 2001 | 3,874 | 13.8% |
| 2002 | 7,664 | 14.8% |
| 2003 | 11,242 | 15.1% |
| 2004 | 16,393 | 14.5% |
| 2005 | 18,906 | 14.6% |
| 2006 | 20,523 | 15.6% |
| 2007 | 25,194 | 14.8% |
| 2008 | 21,879 | 13.7% |
| 2009 | 15,937 | 16.3% |
| 2010 | 35,786 | 19.8% |
| 2011 | 39,143 | 19.2% |
| 2012 | 23,474 | 17.3% |
| 2013 | 16,833 | 16.5% |
| 2014 | 22,956 | 15.4% |
| 2015 | 27,391 | 16.5% |
| 2016 | 22,617 | 14.9% |
| 2017 | 15,804 | 17.6% |
| 2018 | 15,478 | 16.6% |
| 2019 | 15,453 | 14.3% |
| 2020 | 7,260 | 11.5% |
| 2021 | 4,544 | 12.7% |
| 2022 | 604 | 7.6% |
Methodology & source. 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.