2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 840 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 86.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (89.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 68 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.1% | 51 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.9% | 50 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.6% | 13 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.9% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 52 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 30 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 26 |
| 5 | Washers | 15 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 13 |
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 | 26.4% | 222 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 61 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.4% | 45 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.0% | 42 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 32 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.2% | 10 |
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 | 673 | 11.3% |
| 30-60k | 145 | 22.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 188 | 9.0% |
| 2023 | 207 | 8.7% |
| 2024 | 218 | 17.0% |
| 2025 | 225 | 18.2% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33
Before buying a 2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.1% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.1% 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.
- Tyres (5.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33s pass their MOT?
86.6% of the 840 2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.1% of tests, followed by visibility (6.1%).
Does the 2019 Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.3% in the 0-30k band to 22.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 840 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.