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AO53 VKP

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 115,301 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 115,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 113,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Various stone chips (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 113,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Various stone chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,171 miles

Offside Offside headlight beam slightly diffused

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,171 miles

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

Offside Offside headlight beam slightly diffused

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,688 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 107,686 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 93,482 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,358 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 83,247 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2011 74,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,573 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,677 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,704 miles

front no plate craeked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,065 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 VKP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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