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AE03 HPV

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,734 mi
Last recorded99,734 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 HPV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 99,734 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 16 May 2024 89,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 89,596 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,763 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,482 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 80,482 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 76,021 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 76,017 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,352 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier NOT Bolted down (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer shoulders very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner braking surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner braking surface corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 57,756 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 56,507 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 49,806 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 46,463 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,380 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 30,544 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 24,617 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 18,912 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 18,912 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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AE03 HPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 AE03 HPV, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 HPV registered?

AE03 HPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AE03 HPV safe to buy?

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