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RENAULT KADJAR MOT Pass Rate

82.4% of 24,178 RENAULT KADJAR MOT tests pass.

The KADJAR passes its MOT 82.4% of the time — well above the average across all RENAULT models, which sits at 68.8%.

The RENAULT KADJAR has a pass rate of 82.4%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 93.1% at 0–3 years to 79.1% at 6–10 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years93.1%3–6 years88.2%6–10 years79.1%10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
RENAULT KADJAR pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years93.1%14421,885 miles
3–6 years88.2%8,56736,257 miles
6–10 years79.1%15,46763,406 miles
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the RENAULT KADJAR

The most common reason the RENAULT KADJAR fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 36.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working on dipped beam".

Top MOT failure categories for the RENAULT KADJAR
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.5%not working on dipped beam
Tyres34.2%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Suspension27.0%ball joint excessively worn
Brakes21.8%less than 1.5 mm thick
Visibility13.5%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Noise, emissions and leaks5.8%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Steering3.8%ball joint has excessive play
Body, chassis, structure2.3%constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems0.9%buckle not functioning as intended
Road Wheels0.9%fixing missing

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