2016 Renault Kadjar · 64,827 MOT tests
2016 Renault Kadjar reliability
2016 Renault Kadjars fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Kadjar years (64,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- 24.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 55,581
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 64,827
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.3% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Renault Kadjar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Tyres6.8%
- Suspension6.3%
- Brakes5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Steering0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.92%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.17%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.71%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.68%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.2%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.21%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.94%)
Is a 2016 Renault Kadjar reliable?
2016 Renault Kadjars fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 6 Kadjar years (64,827 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Renault Kadjar MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.92% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.17% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Renault Kadjar have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Renault Kadjar shows 55,581 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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