2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,212 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 85.6% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 90 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.3% | 89 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.8% | 70 |
| 4 | Steering | 1.7% | 21 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.4% | 17 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 80 |
| 2 | Stop lamp | 43 |
| 3 | Washers | 33 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 32 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 26 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 22 |
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 | 23.1% | 280 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.8% | 82 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 81 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.9% | 72 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 59 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.5% | 18 |
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 | 925 | 12.8% |
| 30-60k | 254 | 19.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 380 | 11.8% |
| 2024 | 377 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 414 | 19.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33
Before buying a 2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (7.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.3% 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 (5.8% 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 2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33s pass their MOT?
85.6% of the 1,212 2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by visibility (7.3%).
Does the 2020 Kangoo Business + Ll21 I Ze 33 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,212 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.