2020 Renault Kadjar · 14,860 MOT tests
2020 Renault Kadjar reliability
2020 Renault Kadjars fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Kadjar years (14,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- 13.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kadjars: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,301
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,860
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.2% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Renault Kadjar
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension0.6%
- Wheels0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.72%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.54%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.19%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.08%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.75%
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 0.61%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.73%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.33%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.41%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.72%)
Is a 2020 Renault Kadjar reliable?
2020 Renault Kadjars fail 13.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 6 Kadjar years (14,860 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Renault Kadjar MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.72% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.54% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.19% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Renault Kadjar have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Renault Kadjar shows 26,301 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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