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AO08 OBC

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,410 mi
Last recorded78,410 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 78,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 75,596 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges and got some cuts 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 67,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bolt has broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,285 miles

exhaust rusting

some body damage

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,161 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 59,068 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,068 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,453 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber broke

Pass 18 Sep 2017 54,360 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,585 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 23,224 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,436 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,073 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 OBC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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