MOT failure data · 2025
Renault Kadjar MOT problems
Across every Renault Kadjar that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick, on 9.44% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 26.73%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Renault Kadjar MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 9.44% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 8.82% |
| 3 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 8.61% |
| 4 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.05% |
| 5 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 6.02% |
| 6 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 4.81% |
| 7 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 4.77% |
| 8 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 4.43% |
| 9 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 4.37% |
| 10 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 3.05% |
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 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Renault Kadjar, 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 Kadjar buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Renault Kadjar?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Renault Kadjar MOT FAQs
What does a Renault Kadjar most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Renault Kadjar cars failing their 2025 MOT was "brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick", appearing on 9.44% of failure items.
Does this mean my Renault Kadjar will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Renault Kadjar that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Renault Kadjar passed 78.16% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Renault Kadjar'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 Kadjar MOT pass rate · used Renault Kadjar 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.