Child lock disengages after being activated
- Defect
- The child lock disengages after it was activated by the customer.
- Remedy
- Fit a retaining clip to the door locks.
- Vehicles affected
- 45,023 Kadjar vehicles
- Built
- 29 Jun 2015 to 2 Mar 2018
Car statistics
Renault Kadjar statistics
How many Renault Kadjars are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 69,278 DVSA MOT tests.
- Licensed in Great Britain 65,006 −1.3% on a year earlier
- Declared SORN 736 Off the road, not taxed
- MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 73.6% Cars of the same ages 79.9%
- Rank by number licensed No. 124 of 1,159 models we cover
- Peak year 2022 66,620 licensed
- Average annual mileage 7,954 miles a year
How many Renault Kadjars are left in Great Britain?
There were 65,006 Renault Kadjars licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 736 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.4% fewer than the peak of 66,620 in 2022.
Renault Kadjars licensed in Great Britain
The highest year-end count was 66,620 in 2022.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,130 |
| 2016 | 20,906 |
| 2017 | 35,054 |
| 2018 | 46,982 |
| 2019 | 57,544 |
| 2020 | 63,186 |
| 2021 | 65,368 |
| 2022 | 66,620 |
| 2023 | 65,804 |
| 2024 | 66,003 |
| 2025 | 65,450 |
| 2026 | 65,006 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Renault Kadjar MOT reliability
In 2025, 73.6% of Renault Kadjar MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Renault Kadjars tested pass 79.9% of the time, so the Renault Kadjar does worse than average for its age, by 6.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 77.3%.
MOT first-time pass rate by age: Renault Kadjar vs all cars
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Renault Kadjar | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 87.9% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 82.7% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 77.0% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 68.8% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Renault Kadjar MOT failures
Suspension is the most common reason a Renault Kadjar fails its MOT, appearing on 31.3% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 9.1% of Renault Kadjar tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
Most common MOT failure categories
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 31.3% |
| Tyres | 30.7% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.9% |
| Brakes | 18.1% |
| Visibility | 13.9% |
| Steering | 6.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.9% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common Renault Kadjar MOT defects and advisories
The single most common reason a Renault Kadjar failed its MOT in 2025 was “Headlamp: not working on dipped beam”, on 15.3% of 18,263 failed tests. 51.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Most common reasons for failure
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.3% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 13.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.3% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 11.3% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 7.7% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.7% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 6.3% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 6.3% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Suspension | 5.6% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 4.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Most common advisories
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 18.9% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 14.2% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 12.5% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.6% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 6.7% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 4.4% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.5% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.3% |
| Road wheels: slightly distorted Road wheels | 1.9% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has slight play Steering | 1.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Renault Kadjar by year
8 years of the Renault Kadjar, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (88.1% passed first time) and the 2016 cars worst (67.4%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,255 | 2,981 | 65.2% |
| 2016 | 19,785 | 18,865 | 67.4% |
| 2017 | 14,158 | 14,408 | 71.7% |
| 2018 | 11,098 | 10,732 | 74.6% |
| 2019 | 11,868 | 11,563 | 79.4% |
| 2020 | 8,198 | 7,977 | 81.6% |
| 2021 | 1,586 | 1,560 | 86.7% |
| 2022 | 671 | 640 | 88.1% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
Renault Kadjar annual mileage
The average Renault Kadjar covers 7,954 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
Average annual mileage by age
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 7,843 |
| 6–7 years | 7,932 |
| 8–10 years | 7,998 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Renault Kadjar registrations over time
Registrations of Renault Kadjars for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 19,798 in 2016. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
Registered for the first time, by year
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 3,151 |
| ’16 | 19,798 |
| ’17 | 15,165 |
| ’18 | 11,109 |
| ’19 | 11,644 |
| ’20 | 7,909 |
| ’21 | 1,503 |
| ’22 | 672 |
| ’23 | 14 |
| ’24 | 4 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Renault Kadjar engine sizes and fuel types
Of the 67,999 Renault Kadjars licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 41.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 31.5% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc has grown from 0.0% in 2015 to 31.5%. Petrols made up 12.0% of those licensed in 2015 and 50.4% in 2025.
Engine sizes, end of 2025
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 28,174 licensed | 41.4% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 21,388 licensed | 31.5% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 12,702 licensed | 18.7% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 5,467 licensed | 8.0% |
| Other sizes 268 licensed | 0.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 28,174 | 41.4% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 21,388 | 31.5% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 12,702 | 18.7% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 5,467 | 8.0% |
Engine sizes, 2015 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,301–1,400cc | 1,101–1,200cc | 1,501–1,600cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – | – | – |
| 2015 | 66.5% | 0.0% | 12.0% | 21.4% |
| 2016 | 68.2% | 0.0% | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| 2017 | 63.8% | 0.0% | 23.3% | 12.6% |
| 2018 | 55.5% | 5.4% | 27.1% | 11.6% |
| 2019 | 46.8% | 21.4% | 21.9% | 9.4% |
| 2020 | 43.7% | 28.3% | 19.1% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | 42.0% | 30.8% | 18.7% | 8.1% |
| 2022 | 41.6% | 30.9% | 19.0% | 8.1% |
| 2023 | 41.8% | 30.6% | 19.0% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 41.5% | 31.2% | 18.9% | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 41.4% | 31.5% | 18.7% | 8.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Fuel type, 2015 to 2025
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 12.0% | 88.0% |
| 2016 | 15.9% | 84.1% |
| 2017 | 23.5% | 76.5% |
| 2018 | 32.9% | 67.1% |
| 2019 | 43.7% | 56.3% |
| 2020 | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| 2021 | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| 2022 | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| 2023 | 49.9% | 50.1% |
| 2024 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2025 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
Renault Kadjar fuel economy and CO2
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Renault Kadjar from 2016, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2021 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 41.5 to 60.1 mpg, with CO2 of 128 to 160 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2016 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 45.6 to 74.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 139 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 petrol | 41.5–45.6 | 139–155 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 36 |
| 1.5 diesel | 54.3–60.1 | 128–139 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 8 |
| 1.7 diesel | 46.3–52.3 | 142–160 | 2021–2022 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
Older NEDC figures, listed 2016 to 2018 (5 engine and fuel groups)
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 48.7–51.4 | 123–134 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.3 petrol | 47.1–47.8 | 135 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 7 |
| 1.6 petrol | 45.6–47.1 | 134–139 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 4 |
| 1.5 diesel | 62.8–74.3 | 99–117 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 6 |
| 1.6 diesel | 56.5–58.9 | 123–130 | 2016–2018 | Euro 6 | 4 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
- Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
- NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
- VCA’s data has no Renault versions for 2019 to 2020, so the years listed may leave out years the Renault Kadjar was on sale.
- Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Kadjar”, “Kadjar Euro6, 2015”, “Kadjar, 2018”. How we use VCA’s figures.
Renault Kadjar safety recalls
DVSA lists 6 safety recalls for the Renault Kadjar since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 26 August 2020.
All 6 Renault Kadjar recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Renault Kadjar. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
Compare the Renault Kadjar with other Renault models
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Kadjar | 65,006 | −1.3% | 736 | 124 | Petrol |
| Renault Clio | 316,262 | −3.5% | 52,228 | 21 | Petrol |
| Renault Captur | 190,387 | +5.0% | 1,611 | 41 | Petrol |
| Renault Megane | 90,154 | −11.2% | 30,807 | 106 | Diesel |
| Renault Scenic | 37,524 | +5.6% | 6,798 | 180 | Diesel |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 65,742 Kadjar records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 69,278 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
- Figures cover Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). Northern Ireland is not included.
- Licensed counts are vehicles with a current tax or exemption at the end of each year (or the latest quarter). SORN counts are shown separately.
- First registrations count vehicles registered in Great Britain for the first time, including used imports.
- Models are grouped by DVLA’s generic model name, so every generation and trim counts together.
- MOT figures cover normal tests of cars aged three and over in 2025; retests are excluded. Age is rounded to the nearest year.
- DVSA records the model name typed in at the test. We match those names to DVLA’s generic models, so a handful of tests may be counted under a close relative.
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