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AC08 VCY

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,367 mi
Last recorded102,367 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VCY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 102,367 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 94,735 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp repair on fuel neck

Fail 12 Apr 2025 94,729 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp repair on fuel neck

Pass 17 Apr 2024 91,813 miles

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Fail 17 Apr 2024 91,813 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leaks.

Play in the steering.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,096 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 90,096 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 88,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 86,735 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 86,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,658 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 May 2020 84,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 May 2019 77,677 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 68,607 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 68,607 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 61,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 May 2016 61,408 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 61,408 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 May 2015 58,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,975 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 51,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 51,361 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers splitting

Pass 14 May 2012 28,232 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2012 28,232 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 14,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 6 May 2011 14,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to open n/s/r door

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AC08 VCY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AC08 VCY, 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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What year was AC08 VCY registered?

AC08 VCY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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