2020 Renault Kangoo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 4,655 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Renault Kangoo, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 85.2% was in line with the average for vans of a similar age (85.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 21.7% in the 150k+ group versus 10.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.9% | 509 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.3% | 294 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.3% | 248 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.8% | 128 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 66 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 66 |
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 | 283 |
| 2 | Wipers | 268 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 146 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 132 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 129 |
| 6 | Washers | 118 |
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 | 23.3% | 1,085 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.3% | 575 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 8.3% | 385 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.5% | 349 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.8% | 270 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.0% | 94 |
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 | 2,331 | 10.4% |
| 30-60k | 1,355 | 17.4% |
| 60-90k | 567 | 21.0% |
| 90-120k | 220 | 20.4% |
| 120-150k | 136 | 25.0% |
| 150k+ | 46 | 21.7% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2,543 | 13.1% |
| Diesel | 2,109 | 16.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | 8.9% |
| 2023 | 1,487 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 1,556 | 16.0% |
| 2025 | 1,543 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Kangoo
Before buying a 2020 Renault Kangoo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 10.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (10.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.3% 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 (5.3% 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.
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 Kangoos pass their MOT?
85.2% of the 4,655 2020 Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 14.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Renault Kangoo?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.9% of tests, followed by visibility (6.3%).
Does the 2020 Kangoo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.4% in the 0-30k band to 21.7% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,655 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.