Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 Renault Kadjar?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 Renault Kadjar?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 Renault Kadjar?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2017 Renault Kadjar vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2017 Renault Kadjar reliable?

Based on MOT data from 14,937 vehicles, the 2017 Renault Kadjar has a first-time MOT pass rate of 85.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2017 Renault Kadjar?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 Renault Kadjar are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (50.9% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (49.5% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (38.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 Renault Kadjar?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Kadjar (2017)

14,937 real MOT outcomes analysed • 85.8% first-time pass rate

2017 Renault Kadjar

CarHunch analysed 14,937 real MOT records for the 2017 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 2017 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT on first attempt 85.8% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the dangerous defect rate of 33.6% is a serious concern—roughly one in three vehicles have recorded a dangerous fault at some point. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (86.2% and 85.5% respectively), so fuel type isn't a reliability differentiator here.

At a median mileage of 46,451 miles for a seven-year-old car, these Kadjars are running below the typical wear expectation, which partly explains the solid pass rate. The average vehicle racks up 1.18 failures and 7.8 advisories per test, suggesting minor wear items accumulate steadily but major breakdowns remain uncommon—if you're buying one, budget for regular maintenance but get a pre-purchase inspection to check specifically for brake, suspension, and electrical issues, which typically drive that high dangerous defect percentage.

The 2017 Renault Kadjar has a decent first-time pass rate (85.8%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

85.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

33.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.18

Over 7.4 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

46k

Middle half: 36k–59k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 85.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 7.8 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 14,937 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.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 14,937 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 50.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 38.5%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 22.1%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

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Before you buy a 2017 Renault Kadjar

Based on MOT data from 14,937 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 33.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (62%)	9,313	85.5%	1.22
Petrol (38%)	5,624	86.2%	1.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 69,601 Renault Kadjar vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 26.1%

18,172

Blue 18.5%

12,858

Grey 18.2%

12,647

Black 16.6%

11,587

White 13.5%

9,362

Silver 4.9%

3,415

Beige 1.7%

1,217

Green 0.5%

331

Brown 0%

Gold 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2017 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.

46,451

typical

35,780

low mileage

58,835

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Renault Kadjar vehicles fall between 35,780 and 58,835 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 35,780 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 35,780–58,835 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Renault Kadjars sit.

⚠ Over 79,427 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Renault Kadjars are still on the road.

Strong survival — 13,913 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* 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.

MOT History Averages

7.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.18

Avg failures per vehicle

7.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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