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AO08 DMZ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,564 mi
Last recorded169,564 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DMZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 169,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 155,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 142,197 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 141,248 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 141,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 139,036 miles

osr brake pipe corroded

power steering tank wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 May 2022 139,035 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs worn/corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

power steering tank wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,250 miles

both front brake discs worn and pads aprox 75% worn

osr tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Jun 2021 135,234 miles

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

both front brake discs worn and pads aprox 75% worn

osr tyre worn on edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 May 2020 118,825 miles

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

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

nsf shock absorber dirt cover adrift

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 May 2020 118,825 miles

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

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

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

nsf shock absorber dirt cover adrift

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,539 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

chips in windscreen

rear exhaust rubbers split

Pass 17 May 2018 89,170 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both rear tyres perished and nsr worn unevenly

slight leak on nsf shock absorber

Fail 17 May 2018 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both rear tyres perished and nsr worn unevenly

slight leak on nsf shock absorber

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,799 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,893 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 60,923 miles

screen cracked

Fail 28 May 2015 60,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

screen cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,231 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,923 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,193 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 33,121 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,097 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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AO08 DMZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO08 DMZ, 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 AO08 DMZ registered?

AO08 DMZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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