Is the Renault Kangoo reliable?

The Renault Kangoo has an average MOT pass rate of 72% across 25 years, based on 103,952 tests in 2026. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2022 with a 97% pass rate.

Which year Renault Kangoo is best?

The 2022 Renault Kangoo has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 1998 model has the lowest at 59%. There's a 38 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Renault Kangoo

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 103,952 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

103,952

Best Year

2022 (97%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo has been tested 103,952 times in 2026 MOT data across 25 model years (1998 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol and electric.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 38 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 38 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

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

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 108,957 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,588 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Renault brand average of 80%, the Kangoo is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Renault models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Electric, 0cc)

£500

Road Tax

£195

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£950

Per month£79/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

vs national average-10% (82% avg)

vs Renault brand average-8% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread38 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Renault Kangoo by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	97%	38	20,588 mi
2021	85%	1,771	39,996 mi
2020	84%	2,186	39,792 mi
2019	81%	5,026	60,932 mi
2018	79%	4,147	74,493 mi
2017	77%	4,237	88,882 mi
2016	75%	6,173	98,043 mi
2015	73%	7,793	111,235 mi
2014	70%	6,504	112,535 mi
2013	70%	4,411	117,685 mi
2012	70%	6,378	109,993 mi
2011	69%	10,140	116,488 mi
2010	68%	9,718	120,417 mi
2009	69%	4,206	104,058 mi
2008	71%	5,896	94,018 mi
2007	70%	6,383	101,087 mi
2006	71%	5,087	104,116 mi
2005	69%	4,516	101,890 mi
2004	69%	3,850	104,415 mi
2003	67%	2,556	104,934 mi
2002	70%	1,672	99,580 mi
2001	65%	776	90,983 mi
2000	65%	286	89,736 mi
1999	66%	158	91,437 mi
1998	59%	44	108,957 mi