Renault Kadjar (2019)

11,591 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.6% first-time pass rate

2019 Renault Kadjar

CarHunch analysed 11,591 real MOT records for the 2019 Renault Kadjar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2019 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT first time in 87.6% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, which is genuinely encouraging—but one in four vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, so mechanical issues do exist despite the headline pass rate. Petrol and diesel variants are evenly reliable (87.7% and 86.5% respectively), so fuel choice won't sway the outcome.

At just over 30,000 miles median age, these cars are still relatively young and low-mileage, yet they're accumulating nearly 5 advisories per test on average, suggesting minor wear is creeping in earlier than ideal. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection done by a Renault specialist and specifically ask about any history of dangerous defect repairs—that 25% figure deserves respect.

Average reliability 7.6% above UK average
87.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,632
typical mileage
23,138–38,851 middle half
24.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.69
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Renault Kadjar

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.
  • ⚠️ 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
  • 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (87%) 10,081 87.7% 0.69
Diesel (13%) 1,509 86.5% 0.76
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Renault Kadjar 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.

23,138
low mileage
30,632
typical
38,851
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Renault Kadjar vehicles fall between 23,138 and 38,851 miles.

2019 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 11,248 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

11,143 11,248 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

4.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.69
Avg failures per vehicle
4.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Renault Kadjar

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 30.3%
    Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 29.4%
    Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
  • 27.1%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 27%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 18.7%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 17.9%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 12.4%
    Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
  • 9.8%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.

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