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AO08 KOB

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,043 mi
Last recorded50,043 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 50,043 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 49,212 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 48,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,381 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,316 miles

nearside front steering rack boot area oily.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 43,666 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,929 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,116 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,598 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 35,598 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective 175/65/14H ()

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 33,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 23,181 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 23,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 19,153 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,440 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 KOB 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 84.2%.

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 AO08 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

AO08 KOB is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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