2002 Renault Kangoo · 3,633 MOT tests
2002 Renault Kangoo reliability
2002 Renault Kangoos fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Kangoo years (3,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 47.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 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 20
- 94,262
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,633
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.2% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.8%
- Suspension17.6%
- Brakes15.9%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12.2%
- Steering10.2%
- Tyres7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.3%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.82%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.76%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.54%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.27%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (19.41%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.52%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.6%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.66%)
Other years
Every Renault Kangoo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2002 Renault Kangoos fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Kangoo years (3,633 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.3% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (4.82% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Renault Kangoo shows 94,262 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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