2008 Renault Kangoo · 10,525 MOT tests
2008 Renault Kangoo reliability
2008 Renault Kangoos fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Kangoo years (10,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- 45.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Kangoos: 46.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 82,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,525
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 12.7% of tests fail here (341% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 24% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Renault Kangoo
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.9%
- Brakes14.6%
- Steering12.7%
- Suspension12.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.9%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Tyres8.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.6%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 5.36%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 4.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.05%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.9%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.86%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.84%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.62%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.47%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.09%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (6.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (5.27%)
Other years
Every Renault Kangoo year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Renault Kangoo reliable?
2008 Renault Kangoos fail 45.6% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 20 Kangoo years (10,525 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.6% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (5.36% of tests), position lamp not working (4.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Renault Kangoo have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Renault Kangoo shows 82,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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