Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Renault Kangoo?

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 2022 Renault Kangoo?

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 2022 Renault Kangoo?

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.

Is the 2022 Renault Kangoo reliable?

Based on MOT data from 400 vehicles, the 2022 Renault Kangoo has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Renault Kangoo?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Renault Kangoo are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (13.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12.6% of vehicles), Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.8% 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 2022 Renault Kangoo?

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 Kangoo (2022)

400 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Renault Kangoo

CarHunch analysed 400 real MOT records for the 2022 Renault Kangoo. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 400 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Renault Kangoo is a strong performer, with a 94.2% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 2.5% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect—reassuringly low. The electric variant dominates this cohort at 317 of 400 vehicles and achieves an even stronger 96.1% pass rate, suggesting Renault's EV powertrain is particularly reliable at this early stage.

At just under 16,000 miles median mileage, these vehicles are lightly used for their age, which explains the minimal maintenance burden: only 0.12 failures and 0.5 advisories per car on average. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully despite the strong overall picture, since electric drivetrains can mask underlying issues if not properly maintained—particularly battery health records.

The 2022 Renault Kangoo passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.12

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 10k–27k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 400 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 400 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside 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 3.8%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …

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

Suspension & steering 2.7%

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn · Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 2.7%

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps · Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Other issues 2.7%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 400 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.5% 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 →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Electric (79%)	317	96.1%	0.08
Diesel (21%)	83	87.4%	0.27

Colour Breakdown

Based on 148,381 Renault Kangoo vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 54.6%

81,035

Blue 15.7%

23,311

Grey 14.2%

21,035

Red 7%

10,436

Green 4.1%

6,140

Silver 1.6%

2,328

Yellow 1.3%

1,903

Black 1%

1,427

Orange 0.2%

288

Bronze 0.2%

250

Beige 0.1%

171

Maroon 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Renault Kangoo 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.

15,988

typical

10,117

low mileage

27,204

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Renault Kangoo vehicles fall between 10,117 and 27,204 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 10,117 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.

✓ 10,117–27,204 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Renault Kangoos sit.

⚠ Over 36,725 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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