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RENAULT KADJAR (2020)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 14,301 real MOT tests in 2024.

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests (2024)

14,301

Avg Mileage

29,429 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,582

Is the 2020 RENAULT KADJAR reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the RENAULT brand average of 80%.

At 4 years old, 91% of RENAULT KADJARs from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 14,301 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 29,429 miles.

How does the 2020 RENAULT KADJAR compare?

Rank among all 2020 cars1500th out of 2,596(top 58%)
Rank among all RENAULT models121th out of 636(top 19%)
vs national average+9% (82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average-1% (92% avg)
vs RENAULT average+11% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2020 RENAULT KADJAR has 29,429 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a RENAULT KADJAR?

The most reliable year is the 2021 model with a 93% MOT pass rate, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 80%. The 2020 sits between the two at 91%.

How much does a 2020 RENAULT KADJAR cost to run?

Fuel (Petrol, 1330cc)
£1,137
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,582
Per month£132/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

RENAULT KADJAR by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202193%2,80323,578 mi
202091%14,30129,429 mi
201988%20,36336,082 mi
201886%18,75747,865 mi
201785%24,95956,669 mi
201682%33,81366,285 mi
201580%5,43873,654 mi

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About the 2020 RENAULT KADJAR

The 2020 RENAULT KADJAR is a small family car with a 1330cc petrol engine. 14,301 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 29,429 miles at 4 years old, RENAULT KADJAR owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2020 RENAULT KADJAR Fuel Costs

The 1330cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 RENAULT KADJAR?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 91% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

RENAULT KADJAR Reliability Trend

Newer RENAULT KADJARs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 RENAULT KADJAR

At 4 years old, the RENAULT KADJAR offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 93%. With 14,301 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2020 RENAULT KADJAR

If reliability is your priority, there's one similar car with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: