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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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

The 2019 Renault Kadjar passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (87.6%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ 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
87.6%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
24.9%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.69
Over 4.8 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
31k
Middle half: 23k–39k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 87.6% 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 4.9 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 11,591 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 11,591 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 30.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front 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 18.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear 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 12.4%
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 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Renault Kadjar

Based on MOT data from 11,591 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - 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. Inspection ClickMechanic
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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

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%
7
Gold 0%
5

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

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

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

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 23,138 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.
23,138–38,851 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Renault Kadjars sit.
Over 52,448 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Renault Kadjar — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Renault Kadjars are 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
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