2008 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 54.0% of Renault Kangoos first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. Across 8,931 Kangoo first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and steering.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Renault Kangoos first used in 2008 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Kangoos first used in 2008 against all cars first used in 2008 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Kangoo figure was 3.2 points lower.
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| Test year | 2008 Kangoo | All cars first used 2008 | Kangoo first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54.3% | 58.0% | 3,739 |
| 2022 | 54.4% | 57.9% | 3,537 |
| 2023 | 54.6% | 57.4% | 3,277 |
| 2024 | 54.2% | 56.9% | 3,000 |
| 2025 | 54.0% | 57.2% | 2,654 |
Common 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT failures
Share of the 4,084 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 13.8% | 562 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | 13.1% | 533 |
| Position lamp: not working | 10.8% | 442 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 9.8% | 401 |
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 9.8% | 399 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2008 Renault Kangoo before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Steering. Worth feeling for play or knocks in the steering on the test drive, and asking when the tracking was last checked.
Common 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2008 Kangoos, as a share of all 8,931 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.3% | 1,720 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 11.4% | 1,019 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 10.1% | 904 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 8.1% | 724 |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 7.9% | 705 |
Questions about the 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2008 Renault Kangoo?
In 2025, 54.0% of Kangoos first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2008 Kangoo most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 41.4% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (31.3%) and steering (28.5%). The single most common item was “Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (13.8%).
How often does a 2008 Renault Kangoo fail its MOT?
In 2025, 46.0% of first tests on Kangoos first used in 2008 did not pass first time: 38.8% failed, and a further 7.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 4,084 of 8,931 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2008 Renault Kangoo MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 19.3% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (11.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (10.1%), “Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (8.1%) and “Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (7.9%).
Is a 2008 Renault Kangoo reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 54.3% in 2021 to 54.0% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2008
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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