Renault Kangoo

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 25 model years from 103,952 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

72%

Total Tests

103,952

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (85%)

Years Covered

About the Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo was MOT tested 103,952 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 25 model years (1998 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 72%. That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol and electric versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 85% from 1,771 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 20 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Renault Kangoos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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)

£555

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,010

Per month£84/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

vs average of all models-10% (82% avg)

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

Best to worst year spread20 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

Questions about the Renault Kangoo

Is the Renault Kangoo reliable?

Across its 25 model years in our data (1998 to 2022), the Renault Kangoo averages a 72% MOT pass rate, from 103,952 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 85%.

Which year Renault Kangoo has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Renault Kangoo has the highest MOT pass rate at 85%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 65%, a 20 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.