2020 Renault Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 746 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 80.0% 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 | 18.9% | 141 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.3% | 62 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.4% | 55 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 33 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.2% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stop lamp | 83 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 60 |
| 3 | Wipers | 46 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 34 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 32 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 29 |
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 | 26.9% | 201 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.0% | 119 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 82 |
| 4 | Visibility | 9.3% | 69 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.2% | 31 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 8 |
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 | 83 | 14.5% |
| 30-60k | 301 | 20.9% |
| 60-90k | 252 | 21.4% |
| 90-120k | 79 | 15.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 255 | 21.6% |
| 2024 | 256 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 235 | 17.0% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy
Before buying a 2020 Renault Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 18.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (18.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (8.3% 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.
- Visibility (7.4% 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.
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 Ll21 Bness + Energys pass their MOT?
80.0% of the 746 2020 Renault Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.9% of tests, followed by tyres (8.3%).
Does the 2020 Kangoo Ll21 Bness + Energy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 746 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.