RENAULT KANGOO Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 2,532 MOT tests from 179 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every RENAULT KANGOO has the same fault.

RENAULT KANGOO's have a average reliability rating of 470/999. The score was calculated from the average of every RENAULT KANGOO that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
Diesel	2019	662/999Good	83,673 miles	1,283 vehicles
Diesel	2018	571/999Above average	83,097 miles	1,745 vehicles
Diesel	2015	544/999Above average	84,892 miles	2,723 vehicles
Diesel	2014	520/999Above average	84,795 miles	3,078 vehicles
Diesel	2013	490/999Average	86,082 miles	2,925 vehicles
Diesel	2011	388/999Fair	85,561 miles	2,720 vehicles
Diesel	2009	377/999Fair	87,386 miles	2,099 vehicles
Petrol	2008	483/999Average	74,604 miles	533 vehicles
Petrol	2007	467/999Average	75,886 miles	647 vehicles
Petrol	2004	428/999Average	81,123 miles	803 vehicles
Diesel	2003	406/999Average	88,409 miles	3,145 vehicles
Petrol	2002	417/999Average	82,077 miles	741 vehicles
Diesel	2001	418/999Average	90,790 miles	3,416 vehicles
Petrol	2001	412/999Average	84,259 miles	1,048 vehicles

How reliable is the RENAULT KANGOO?

Based on 2,532 MOT tests from 179 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

179

MOT tests

2,532

Pass rate

69.9%

Median mileage

92,346 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every RENAULT KANGOO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 544 out of 999.

Common RENAULT KANGOO MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 481 advisory comments and 36 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 119 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 91 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM WARNING LAMP INDICATES A FAULT (7.1.6 (A))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 69 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Steering rack issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 38 advisory comments and 28 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play, a leak, or a damaged gaiter on the steering rack.

What to inspect

Check for play at the steering wheel and look for split rack gaiters.

Example MOT wording: PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT(S)

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 56 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING FRACTURED OR BROKEN (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Track rod wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 46 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record play or damage at a track rod or track rod end.

What to inspect

Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.1.3 (B) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 29 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (3.5.1G)

RENAULT KANGOO MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2026	14	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2025	11	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2024	5	0	—	No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample
2020	6	32	71.9%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2017	5	46	73.9%	Brake disc wear, Corrosion
2015	6	57	73.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2012	9	119	74.8%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2011	16	275	69.8%	Tyre wear, Track rod wear
2010	13	266	65.4%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2008	7	152	69.1%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2007	13	242	76%	Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults
2006	10	205	71.2%	Tyre wear, Corrosion
2005	13	304	69.7%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2004	8	190	68.9%	Anti-roll bar issues, Exhaust
2003	6	123	68.3%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear

What to check when buying a used RENAULT KANGOO

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Steering rack issues. Check for play at the steering wheel and look for split rack gaiters.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Track rod wear. Check for play when the steering wheel is rocked and listen for a knock while turning.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Buying a RENAULT KANGOO?

Common problems tell you what can affect RENAULT KANGOOs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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