2017 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,804 MOT tests analysed for the 2017 Renault Kangoo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 77.1% was below the average for vans of a similar age (82.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 26.9% in the 150k+ group versus 16.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 17.6% | 2,787 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.3% | 1,155 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.6% | 1,049 |
| 4 | Brakes | 6.3% | 996 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.3% | 842 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.1% | 799 |
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 | 1,290 |
| 2 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 936 |
| 3 | Wipers | 856 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 827 |
| 5 | Joints | 819 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 646 |
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 | 26.0% | 4,110 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.9% | 3,618 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.5% | 1,977 |
| 4 | Visibility | 8.5% | 1,349 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.9% | 934 |
| 6 | Suspension | 5.3% | 841 |
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 | 1,768 | 16.0% |
| 30-60k | 4,043 | 21.2% |
| 60-90k | 4,446 | 23.5% |
| 90-120k | 2,992 | 25.0% |
| 120-150k | 1,556 | 26.9% |
| 150k+ | 996 | 26.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 14,993 | 23.3% |
| Electric | 804 | 16.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,198 | 20.3% |
| 2022 | 3,227 | 22.2% |
| 2023 | 3,219 | 24.1% |
| 2024 | 3,108 | 23.4% |
| 2025 | 3,052 | 24.7% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Kangoo
Before buying a 2017 Renault Kangoo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 17.6% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (17.6% 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 (6.6% 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 2017 Renault Kangoos pass their MOT?
77.1% of the 15,804 2017 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.6% of tests, followed by visibility (7.3%).
Does the 2017 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.0% in the 0-30k band to 26.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,804 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.