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AF53 KMO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,271 mi
Last recorded20,271 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KMO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 20,271 miles

Central 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel covers fitted restricting inspection off wheel nuts

Pass 20 Sep 2024 19,631 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 19,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 18,881 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 18,869 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

n/s handbrake cable rubbing on fuel tank

Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,904 miles

Exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 16,904 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2017 14,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,834 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Fail 9 Sep 2016 11,834 miles

Exhaust mount broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 8,180 miles

Exhaust rubber broken

Pass 23 Sep 2013 7,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 4,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 4,570 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 4,570 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,497 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 4,210 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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AF53 KMO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF53 KMO, 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 AF53 KMO registered?

AF53 KMO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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