Renault Kadjar (2018)
2018 Renault Kadjar
CarHunch analysed 10,899 real MOT records for the 2018 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 2018 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT first time at 85.4%, which is a solid 5.4 percentage points above the UK average—but the headline risk here is that just over 30% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical. Petrol and diesel variants perform virtually identically (85.5% and 85.3% respectively), so fuel type isn't a differentiator.
At 34,306 miles median, these cars are running relatively light for their age, yet they're still averaging 1.03 failures per MOT, suggesting mechanical issues emerge even at modest mileage. The high advisory count of 6.4 per vehicle points to persistent minor wear items—typically suspension and brake components—rather than catastrophic failures, so budget for incremental maintenance rather than sudden shocks. When evaluating a used example, run a full vehicle history check and have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on suspension geometry and brake condition.
The 2018 Renault Kadjar has a decent first-time pass rate (85.4%), 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 10,899 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 10,899 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Renault Kadjar
Based on MOT data from 10,899 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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| Petrol (64%) | 7,025 | 85.5% | 1.01 |
| Diesel (36%) | 3,873 | 85.3% | 1.06 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 69,601 Renault Kadjar vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 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 2018 Renault Kadjar vehicles fall between 25,822 and 43,752 miles.
2018 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road
Almost all 2018 Renault Kadjars are still on the road.
Strong survival — 10,435 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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.
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