Renault Kangoo (2001)
2001 Renault Kangoo
CarHunch analysed 12,310 real MOT records for the 2001 Renault Kangoo. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Kangoo's 65.9% first-time pass rate is well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a third of these vehicles (34.5%) have recorded dangerous defects on their MOT history—a significant red flag for a prospective buyer. Diesel and petrol variants perform similarly poorly, with pass rates of 65.3% and 67.8% respectively, suggesting the problem isn't fuel-type specific.
At nearly 92,000 miles median, these Kangoos show typical wear for their age, but they're averaging 4.84 failures per test and 16.3 advisories, indicating structural and maintenance issues beyond normal ageing. Before purchasing, get a full pre-buy inspection focusing on braking systems, suspension, and electrical components, since the high failure rate suggests these areas are genuinely problematic on this model.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2001 Renault Kangoo
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.
- ⚠️ 34.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (77%) | 9,532 | 65.3% | 4.69 |
| Petrol (22%) | 2,751 | 67.8% | 5.4 |
| LPG (0%) | 23 | 68.7% | 5.26 |
| Electric (0%) | 3 | 83.3% | 0.67 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Renault Kangoo 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.
Half of all 2001 Renault Kangoo vehicles fall between 73,061 and 113,841 miles.
2001 Renault Kangoo — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 385 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Renault Kangoo
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72.1%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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71.3%
Oil leak
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69.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.1%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.6%
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
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34.7%
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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