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2002 Renault Kangoo 865 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Kangoo 865 models manufactured in 2002, based on 58 real MOT test results.

48.3%
Pass Rate
51.7%
Fail Rate
58
Total Tests
103,549
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2002 Renault Kangoo 865 MOT Analysis

The 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 has an MOT pass rate of 48.3% based on 58 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 103,549 miles on the odometer. With a 51.7% failure rate, the 2002 Kangoo 865 is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 is Suspension, responsible for 12.1% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Driver's View of the Road is the second most common issue at 5.2%. Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment follows at 1.7%.

⚠ Based on limited data (58 tests)

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Kangoo 865 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Suspension12.1%7
2Driver's View Of The Road5.2%3
3Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment1.7%1
4Registration Plates And Vin1.7%1
5Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems1.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 103,549 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Suspension1.17% per 10K miVisibility0.50% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.17% per 10K miRegistration Plates and VIN0.17% per 10K miSeat Belts0.17% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Suspension1.1712.1%7
Visibility0.505.2%3
Lamps & Electrical0.171.7%1
Registration Plates and VIN0.171.7%1
Seat Belts0.171.7%1

Mileage Statistics

103,549
Mean
99,666
Median
90,406
25th Percentile
120,576
75th Percentile
4.99% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 has an MOT pass rate of 48.3% based on 58 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 103,549 miles on the odometer. With a 51.7% failure rate, the 2002 Kangoo 865 is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Renault Kangoo 865, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 103,549 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Suspension — 12.1% of failures

Suspension issues account for 12.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.

Driver's View of the Road — 5.2% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 5.2% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 1.7% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 1.7% of MOT failures on 2002 Renault Kangoo 865 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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