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AO53 KNG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KNG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,133 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged,not affecting light output.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 119,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged,not affecting light output.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheelbearing noisy.

noise from nearside rear brake.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 111,158 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear noise from brake drum on rotaiton

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,903 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inside.

rear wiper blade missing.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 107,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside.

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 102,169 miles

slight play and noise from offside rear wheelbearing.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play and noise from offside rear wheelbearing.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,537 miles

Offside front wing mirror cover missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 93,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,079 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,079 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear wiper blade missing.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 100,195 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 78,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,001 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 71,001 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,306 miles

Centre Hi level brake light missing

Rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Feb 2010 61,306 miles

Centre Hi level brake light missing

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

Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Feb 2009 50,628 miles

both front brake discs rusty inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs rusty inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,288 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 40,407 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,109 miles

rear seat missing

Fail 29 Sep 2006 31,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat missing

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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AO53 KNG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 AO53 KNG, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 KNG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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