MOT failure data · 2025
Renault Arkana MOT problems
Across every Renault Arkana that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively, on 25.92% of failure items. The broadest problem area was tyres at 43.21%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Renault Arkana MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 25.92% |
| 2 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 18.38% |
| 3 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 11.08% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 9.74% |
| 5 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 4.08% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 5 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Renault Arkana, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Renault Arkana buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Renault Arkana?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Renault Arkana MOT FAQs
What does a Renault Arkana most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Renault Arkana cars failing their 2025 MOT was "wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively", appearing on 25.92% of failure items.
Does this mean my Renault Arkana will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Renault Arkana that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Renault Arkana passed 90.88% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Renault Arkana's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Renault Arkana MOT pass rate · used Renault Arkana buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.