Renault Kadjar Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Renault Kadjar reliable? We analysed 491,607 real MOT tests across 70,808 vehicles to find out.
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The Renault Kadjar is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Renault Kadjar.
Renault Kadjar Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Renault Kadjar. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Renault Kadjar MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Renault Kadjar to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Renault Kadjar Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Renault Kadjar models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Renault Kadjar Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Renault Kadjar owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Renault Kadjar MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Renault Kadjar year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 331 | 89.4% | 19,038 | 26,108 | 36,981 |
| 2021 | 4,302 | 88.5% | 18,594 | 26,541 | 36,304 |
| 2020 | 31,541 | 86.2% | 19,411 | 28,830 | 41,046 |
| 2019 | 59,185 | 85.2% | 21,820 | 31,648 | 43,533 |
| 2018 | 72,028 | 83.1% | 26,019 | 38,600 | 53,513 |
| 2017 | 117,071 | 83.6% | 29,008 | 43,064 | 60,177 |
| 2016 | 172,058 | 81.8% | 32,855 | 48,342 | 67,529 |
| 2015 | 30,819 | 80.6% | 36,003 | 52,884 | 72,792 |
How Long Does a Renault Kadjar Last?
Based on 70,808 Renault Kadjar vehicles on UK roads.
Renault Kadjar Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Renault Kadjar MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Renault Kadjar
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.4% MOT pass rate from 331 tests
80.6% MOT pass rate from 30,819 tests
The best year to buy a used Renault Kadjar is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 331 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Renault Kadjar Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Kadjar THIS CAR | 83.1% | 491,607 | 41,719 mi | 11 yrs |
| Renault Clio | 67.1% | 14,729,048 | 62,807 mi | 33 yrs |
| Renault Megane | 67.3% | 7,306,346 | 70,453 mi | 30 yrs |
| Renault Laguna | 64.6% | 2,783,232 | 89,257 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 72.5% | 950,325 | 59,666 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Renault Clio (67.1% pass rate) and the Renault Megane (67.3% pass rate), the Renault Kadjar outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Renault Kadjar has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.1% across 491,607 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Renault Kadjar with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Renault Kadjar owner drives around 6,977 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Renault Kadjar models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.