Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI (2018)

143 real MOT outcomes analysed • 65.1% first-time pass rate

2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI

CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2018 Renault Kadjar DCI is a notable reliability concern, with a first-time pass rate of just 65.1% against the UK average of 80%—meaning one in three vehicles fail their MOT on the first attempt. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures tend to be fixable rather than safety-critical issues.

At 52,971 miles median age, these cars are running relatively low mileage for their age, which explains why advisories are virtually non-existent. The average of 0.11 failures per vehicle suggests problems are concentrated rather than widespread, but the weak pass rate indicates you should budget for repairs and have any prospective purchase inspected by a diesel-specialist mechanic before committing.

Below average reliability 14.9% below UK average
65.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
52,971
typical mileage
40,997–62,583 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.11
avg MOT failures per car
over 2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

40,997
low mileage
52,971
typical
62,583
high mileage

Half of all 2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI vehicles fall between 40,997 and 62,583 miles.

2018 Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI — Still on the Road

44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.

74 44 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.11
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Renault Kadjar Dynamique Nav DCI:

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