Renault Kangoo: body, structure & corrosion MOT failures
Body, structure & corrosion was recorded as a failure area in 7.5% of Renault Kangoo MOT tests — 29,536 tests out of 391,208. It shows up most on 1999 and 2000 cars.
The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair cost: £200–£1,500+ (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Body, structure & corrosion failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 479 | 16.9% |
| 2000 | 1,569 | 15.9% |
| 2001 | 3,874 | 13.4% |
| 2002 | 7,664 | 10.6% |
| 2003 | 11,242 | 10.0% |
| 2004 | 16,393 | 7.9% |
| 2005 | 18,906 | 7.8% |
| 2006 | 20,523 | 7.6% |
| 2007 | 25,194 | 7.1% |
| 2008 | 21,879 | 6.9% |
| 2009 | 15,937 | 9.9% |
| 2010 | 35,786 | 10.3% |
| 2011 | 39,143 | 10.9% |
| 2012 | 23,474 | 9.8% |
| 2013 | 16,833 | 7.2% |
| 2015 | 27,391 | 4.7% |
| 2016 | 22,617 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 15,804 | 5.3% |
| 2018 | 15,478 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 15,453 | 2.8% |
| 2022 | 604 | 1.3% |
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.