2001 Renault Kangoo · 1,731 MOT tests
2001 Renault Kangoo reliability
2001 Renault Kangoos fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Kangoo years (1,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 51.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 86,559
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,731
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.1% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 7% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Brakes20.1%
- Suspension19.9%
- Body, chassis and structure18%
- Lights and electrics17.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors13.7%
- Steering9.1%
- Tyres8.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.95%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.62%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.51%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.51%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.39%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washers not working 4.04%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (22.24%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.25%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (11.44%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.51%)
Other years
Every Renault Kangoo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2001 Renault Kangoos fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 20 Kangoo years (1,731 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.95% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.62% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (4.51% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Renault Kangoo shows 86,559 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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