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52 BJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,215 mi
Last recorded85,215 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 BJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 44,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached detached/broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil,monitor. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 38,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor,wheel chair is secured at this point when travelling.corrosion close to seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate,unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil,monitor. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,605 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 29,605 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,437 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,256 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 13,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,477 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 8,648 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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52 BJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 52 BJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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52 BJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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