2019 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 14,122 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Renault Kangoo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 81.4% was below the average for vans of a similar age (84.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 23.2% in the 150k+ group versus 12.9% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.7% | 2,070 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.4% | 906 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.0% | 843 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.8% | 677 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 417 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 274 |
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 | 1,079 |
| 2 | Wipers | 729 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 719 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 556 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 535 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 472 |
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 | 24.9% | 3,516 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.6% | 2,487 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 1,422 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.9% | 979 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.9% | 831 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 2.5% | 353 |
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 | 4,325 | 12.9% |
| 30-60k | 4,266 | 19.4% |
| 60-90k | 2,992 | 22.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,548 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 670 | 22.7% |
| 150k+ | 319 | 23.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 10,826 | 19.7% |
| Electric | 3,293 | 14.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 107 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 3,460 | 15.9% |
| 2023 | 3,568 | 18.3% |
| 2024 | 3,507 | 19.7% |
| 2025 | 3,480 | 20.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Kangoo
Before buying a 2019 Renault Kangoo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 14.7% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (14.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.4% 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.
- Tyres (6.0% 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 Kangoos pass their MOT?
81.4% of the 14,122 2019 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 18.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.7% of tests, followed by visibility (6.4%).
Does the 2019 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.9% in the 0-30k band to 23.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 14,122 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.