Renault Kangoo: steering MOT failures
Steering was recorded as a failure area in 7.0% of Renault Kangoo MOT tests — 27,345 tests out of 391,208. It shows up most on 2005 and 2007 cars.
Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair cost: £150–£500 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Steering failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 479 | 7.5% |
| 2000 | 1,569 | 7.1% |
| 2001 | 3,874 | 7.6% |
| 2002 | 7,664 | 8.0% |
| 2003 | 11,242 | 9.2% |
| 2004 | 16,393 | 9.6% |
| 2005 | 18,906 | 9.8% |
| 2006 | 20,523 | 9.5% |
| 2007 | 25,194 | 9.7% |
| 2008 | 21,879 | 9.4% |
| 2009 | 15,937 | 8.6% |
| 2010 | 35,786 | 8.7% |
| 2011 | 39,143 | 8.3% |
| 2012 | 23,474 | 7.1% |
| 2013 | 16,833 | 8.7% |
| 2014 | 22,956 | 7.3% |
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.