Renault Kangoo: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 10.3% of Renault Kangoo MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2014 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 21,879 | 10.7% |
| 2014 | 22,956 | 10.1% |
| 2017 | 15,804 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 15,473 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 14,122 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 4,655 | 2.8% |
Methodology & source. 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.