RENAULT ARKANA RS MOT pass rate
94.3% of 1,849 RENAULT ARKANA RS MOT tests pass.
The ARKANA RS passes its MOT 94.3% of the time — well above the average across all RENAULT models, which sits at 69.5%.
The RENAULT ARKANA RS passes its MOT 94.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.3% at 0–3 years versus 94.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.3% | 1,632 | 22,229 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.5% | 217 | 28,373 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT ARKANA RS
The most common reason the RENAULT ARKANA RS fails its MOT is visibility — present in 42.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 42.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 27.0% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 24.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.2% | Not working |
| Suspension | 4.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.6% | Not functioning as intended |
| Steering | 0.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
Related RENAULT models
- RENAULT CLIO — 64.7% pass rate
- RENAULT CAPTUR — 82.8% pass rate
- RENAULT TRAFIC — 66.6% pass rate
- RENAULT MEGANE — 63.5% pass rate
- RENAULT KADJAR — 83.4% pass rate
- RENAULT KANGOO — 62.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the RENAULT ARKANA RS?
- 94.3% of RENAULT ARKANA RS MOT tests pass, based on 1,849 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the RENAULT ARKANA RS?
- The most common reason the RENAULT ARKANA RS fails its MOT is visibility — present in 42.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the RENAULT ARKANA RS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the RENAULT service history guide for how to check and keep one.