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AO08 HWU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,978 mi
Last recorded28,978 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 HWU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 28,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 28,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 28,163 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 27,436 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 26,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 26,066 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 24,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 23,148 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 18,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 18,821 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 15,965 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 15,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 12,817 miles

rear tyres showing signs of cracking on outer tread

Pass 28 May 2013 10,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 8,134 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 8,132 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 7,274 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 HWU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AO08 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

AO08 HWU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AO08 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 HWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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