Renault Kadjar (2015)
2015 Renault Kadjar
CarHunch analysed 3,129 real MOT records for the 2015 Renault Kadjar.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT on the first try 82.5% of the time, just above the UK average of 80%, which is respectable but not outstanding—and a serious concern is that 45.7% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd want to see. Petrol versions do slightly better at 85.1% pass rate versus 82.1% for the more common diesel models, though the difference is modest.
At 54,000 miles median mileage for a nine-year-old car, these Kadjars show normal wear, and the 1.8 average failures per vehicle suggests mechanically they're holding together reasonably well once they reach the MOT bay. The high advisory count of 11.5 per vehicle indicates persistent minor issues—typically suspension, lighting, and trim wear—so budget for regular small fixes rather than one big catastrophe, and when viewing a used example, get a pre-purchase inspection to verify the dangerous defect history isn't something lurking in the shadows.
The 2015 Renault Kadjar has a decent first-time pass rate (82.6%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 3,129 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 3,129 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.
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Before you buy a 2015 Renault Kadjar
Based on MOT data from 3,129 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (88%) | 2,740 | 82.2% | 1.85 |
| Petrol (12%) | 388 | 85.1% | 1.47 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 69,601 Renault Kadjar vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Renault Kadjar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Renault Kadjar vehicles fall between 43,388 and 66,174 miles.
2015 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road
Almost all 2015 Renault Kadjars are still on the road.
Strong survival — 2,860 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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