Renault MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 12 Renault models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Renault Recorded MOT Overview
Across 12 included model groups, Renault has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 36.6% from 4,300,099 tests. That is above the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Renault model groups belongs to the Renault Kadjar with a 18.9% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Renault Espace at 46.2%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Renault Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Renault Espace | 46.2% | 8,361 |
| Renault Laguna | 45.5% | 53,219 |
| Renault Kangoo | 44.6% | 244,156 |
| Renault Megane | 43.8% | 531,921 |
| Renault Scenic | 42.6% | 185,473 |
| Renault Clio | 41.0% | 1,433,101 |
| Renault Trafic | 39.7% | 525,084 |
| Renault Master | 39.0% | 291,559 |
| Renault Twingo | 34.3% | 104,187 |
| Renault ZOE | 22.6% | 60,149 |
| Renault Captur | 19.2% | 592,036 |
| Renault Kadjar | 18.9% | 270,853 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Renault MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Renault MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 12 included Renault model groups is 36.6%, based on 4,300,099 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Renault model group has the lowest rate?
The Renault Kadjar has the lowest MOT failure rate at 18.9% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Renault Kadjar MOT data.
Which Renault model fails MOT most?
The Renault Espace has the highest failure rate at 46.2% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Renault Espace MOT data.
How can I assess a Renault before its MOT?
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