Renault Kadjar (2016)
2016 Renault Kadjar
CarHunch analysed 19,575 real MOT records for the 2016 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 2016 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 83.8%, which is solid—but the concerning figure here is that 40% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above what you'd consider safe. Petrol versions edge ahead of diesels (85.2% vs 83.5% pass rate), though the difference is marginal.
At around 50,000 miles for an eight-year-old car, these are sensibly driven examples, yet they're picking up an average of 1.5 failures and 9.5 advisories per test, suggesting wear and minor corrosion issues are catching up. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any previous dangerous defect notices—that 40% figure means one in two cars has something lurking in its history worth understanding.
The 2016 Renault Kadjar has a decent first-time pass rate (83.8%), 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 19,575 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 19,575 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.6 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2016 Renault Kadjar
Based on MOT data from 19,575 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (84%) | 16,358 | 83.6% | 1.53 |
| Petrol (16%) | 3,215 | 85.2% | 1.36 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 69,601 Renault Kadjar vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Renault Kadjar vehicles fall between 38,817 and 62,676 miles.
2016 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Renault Kadjars are still on the road.
Strong survival — 18,160 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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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