2017 Renault Kadjar · 49,179 MOT tests
2017 Renault Kadjar reliability
2017 Renault Kadjars fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Kadjar years (49,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 46,436
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 49,179
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 7.7% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Renault Kadjar
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Suspension2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.06%
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 2.83%
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 2.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.46%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.8%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.03%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.4%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.38%)
Is a 2017 Renault Kadjar reliable?
2017 Renault Kadjars fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 6 Kadjar years (49,179 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Renault Kadjar MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (4.06% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.83% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Renault Kadjar have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Renault Kadjar shows 46,436 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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