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AF08 HWZ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,173 mi
Last recorded171,173 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HWZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 171,173 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 166,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 163,126 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 158,830 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 158,830 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 158,347 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 157,788 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 155,940 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 155,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,615 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on tread and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 147,311 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 137,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 137,372 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 132,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 117,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 117,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 80,597 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,010 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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AF08 HWZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF08 HWZ, 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 AF08 HWZ registered?

AF08 HWZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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