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AO08 KOW

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,552 mi
Last recorded76,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 76,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 76,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring. (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 75,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,138 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 May 2022 72,424 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,355 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 31 May 2017 65,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 61,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,203 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,075 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 KOW is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KOW, 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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AO08 KOW is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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