Renault Kadjar (2020)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 14,301 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£1,853

£154/month

MOT Pass Rate

91%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 8-20

1330cc Petrol

Great Choice

91% pass rate, £1,853/year to run. 9 points above average.

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Petrol1330cc6 years old14,301 tests29k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1330cc)

~42 mpg

£1,398

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Per week£36/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.57p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

Reliability Verdict

91% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Renault brand average of 80%.

91% of MOT tests on Renault Kadjars from 2020 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 4 years old. That's based on 14,301 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 29,429 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 models1472nd of 2,554(bottom half)

Rank among Renault models116th of 615(top 19%)

vs average of all models+9%(82% avg)

vs 2020 models average-1%(92% avg)

vs Renault average+11%(80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

29,429

Average miles

29,600

Expected for age

The average 2020 Renault Kadjar had 29,429 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2015 model has the lowest at 80%. The 2020 scores 91%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Renault Kadjar by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	93%	2,803	23,578 mi
2020	91%	14,301	29,429 mi
2019	88%	20,363	36,082 mi
2018	86%	18,757	47,865 mi
2017	85%	24,959	56,669 mi
2016	82%	33,813	66,285 mi
2015	80%	5,438	73,654 mi

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2018 · 998cc Petrol

£1,630/year

90%

-1%

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2019 · 1498cc Petrol

£1,853/year

92%

+1%

Vauxhall Corsa

2018 · 1398cc Petrol

£2,003/year

85%

-6%

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About the 2020 Renault Kadjar

The 2020 Renault Kadjar is a small family car. Our records list a 1330cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 14,301 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested models on UK roads. Among all models from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 29,429 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, 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 £1,398 per year with petrol at 174.57p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 19 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 Renault Kadjar?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,853 (£154/month), broken down as £1,398 fuel, £200 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 pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Buying a Used 2020 Renault Kadjar

At 6 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.

What the 2020 Renault Kadjar Fails Its MOT On

Share of the 1,466 MOT tests on the 2020 Renault Kadjar that failed at the first attempt in 2025, next to all cars and vans of the same age.

Tyres45%
Same age: 36% (fails on this more often)
Lights and electrics28%
Same age: 23%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors21%
Same age: 21%
Brakes18%
Same age: 18%

DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2025; a test that failed on two areas counts in both. How we count it · Renault Kadjar reliability, common problems and years to avoid

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

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Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 Renault Kadjar stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Renault Kadjar(2020)	91%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£1,853
Ford Fiesta(2018)	90%	£1,175	£200	Grp 1-8	£1,630-£223
Volkswagen Golf(2019)	92%	£1,398	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,853same
Vauxhall Corsa(2018)	85%	£1,398	£200	Grp 8-20	£2,003+£150
Nissan Qashqai(2018)	87%	£1,175	£200	Grp 5-15	£1,780-£73

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 19 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2020 Renault Kadjar

Is the 2020 Renault Kadjar reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 91% of MOT tests on 2020 Renault Kadjars ended in a pass, from 14,301 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2020 Renault Kadjar cost to run?

Our estimate is £1,853 a year (£154 a month): £1,398 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Renault Kadjar?

91% of 14,301 MOT tests on the 2020 Renault Kadjar ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 1472nd of 2,554 models first registered in 2020 (bottom half).

Which year Renault Kadjar has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Renault Kadjar has the highest MOT pass rate at 93% and the 2015 the lowest at 80%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2020 Renault Kadjar?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2020 Renault Kadjar is 29,429 miles, which is in line with the expected 29,600 miles for a 4-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.