Renault Kangoo: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 11.3% of Renault Kangoo MOT tests — 44,089 tests out of 391,208. It shows up most on 1999 and 2000 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 479 | 17.8% |
| 2000 | 1,569 | 19.1% |
| 2001 | 3,874 | 15.0% |
| 2002 | 7,664 | 13.5% |
| 2003 | 11,242 | 14.7% |
| 2004 | 16,393 | 14.5% |
| 2005 | 18,906 | 14.2% |
| 2006 | 20,523 | 13.2% |
| 2007 | 25,194 | 11.9% |
| 2008 | 21,879 | 9.5% |
| 2009 | 15,937 | 11.5% |
| 2010 | 35,786 | 14.6% |
| 2011 | 39,143 | 13.7% |
| 2012 | 23,474 | 12.5% |
| 2013 | 16,833 | 14.1% |
| 2014 | 22,956 | 13.2% |
| 2015 | 27,391 | 11.8% |
| 2016 | 22,617 | 8.4% |
| 2017 | 15,804 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 15,478 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 15,453 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 7,260 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 4,544 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 604 | 1.5% |
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.