Is the Renault Kangoo ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 59,166 MOT tests, around 38% of Renault Kangoos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 44% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 18%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 75% diesel, 20% petrol, 5% electric. Diesel Kangoos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Kangoos are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Electric Kangoos are always compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 38%
- Likely charged
- 44%
- Depends on the car
- 18%
- MOT tests analysed
- 59,166
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Kangoo ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Kangoos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol | Electric |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant34 tested | – | Compliant58 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant932 tested | – | Compliant1,110 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant2,329 tested | – | Compliant909 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant2,213 tested | – | Compliant297 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant2,347 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Compliant137 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant3,403 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Compliant112 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car4,082 tested | Likely compliant2 tested | Compliant95 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car3,269 tested | Likely compliant1 tested | Compliant169 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged2,338 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | Compliant117 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged2,822 tested | Likely compliant472 tested | Compliant173 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged4,783 tested | Likely compliant900 tested | Compliant13 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged4,247 tested | Likely compliant950 tested | – |
| 2009 | Likely charged1,454 tested | Likely compliant891 tested | – |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,530 tested | Likely compliant1,745 tested | – |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,893 tested | Likely compliant1,822 tested | – |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,728 tested | Likely compliant1,217 tested | – |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,663 tested | Check Euro standard1,061 tested | – |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,407 tested | Check Euro standard941 tested | – |
| 2003 | Likely charged992 tested | Check Euro standard566 tested | – |
| 2002 | Likely charged595 tested | Check Euro standard503 tested | – |
| 2001 | Likely charged229 tested | Check Euro standard301 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged77 tested | Likely charged134 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged37 tested | Likely charged28 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Kangoo
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015). Electric versions always comply.
- Diesel (75% of Kangoos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (20% of Kangoos tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Electric (5% of Kangoos tested): always compliant.
Kangoos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (18% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Renault can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Kangoos fare at the MOT too: see the Renault Kangoo MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Renault Kangoo for London: what the MOT data shows
The Renault Kangoos in this data were first registered between 1999 and 2021. 2011 was the most common year, with 5,697 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2011 or later.
Kangoos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 60% of the time, at an average of 78,402 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 50% of the time with 105,659 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Kangoos likely to comply are from 2016. 3,403 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 58% of the time and averaged 88,219 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Kangoos likely to comply are from 2006. 1,217 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 53% of the time and averaged 100,781 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Kangoo's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (10.5% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (7.2%); suspension: "fractured or broken" (6.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 19.7% of tests.
Overall, 54% of Kangoos passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 94,714 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Renault models
About this data
Based on 59,166 first MOT tests of the Renault Kangoo carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 59,166 MOT tests say about the Renault Kangoo and London's ULEZ.
Is the Renault Kangoo ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 38% of Kangoos on the road are likely compliant and 44% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Kangoo years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Kangoos first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Kangoo ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Kangoos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Kangoo is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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