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AK03 UVL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,292 mi
Last recorded63,292 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 UVL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 57,677 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Steering box has seepage Steering Pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 57,677 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Steering box has seepage Steering Pipe (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 53,513 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 50,208 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 46,148 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,841 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 40,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 39,800 miles

center exhaust mount is badly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2016 38,701 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Buckle not securing (5.2.5a)

Both front and offside rear tyre worn to legal limit (tread not cut as deep on edges).

Wiperblades poor

Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,533 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 22,987 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 18,300 miles

Cut to cords in off/side rear tyre..

Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,981 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,898 miles

some age cracking in off side front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 11,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 8,426 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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AK03 UVL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AK03 UVL, 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 AK03 UVL registered?

AK03 UVL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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