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AO53 KOW

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KOW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,960 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside+offside (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,842 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 101,100 miles

nearside rear tyre edge wearing

offside front outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Fail 20 Aug 2014 101,098 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre edge wearing

offside front outer CV gaiter seeping grease

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,454 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,159 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2009 62,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,174 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 34,174 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,422 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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AO53 KOW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO53 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO53 KOW is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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