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AO58 VKA

2009 Renault Grand Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,791 mi
Last recorded175,791 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Grand Espace93,263 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VKA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 175,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 173,818 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 173,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 169,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 162,689 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 162,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 154,671 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 144,481 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 144,481 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 137,996 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 137,995 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 121,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 102,272 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 102,272 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,706 miles

slight noise from nearside front top suspension mounting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 87,706 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight noise from nearside front top suspension mounting

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,741 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount slight noise

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,936 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 64,916 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,349 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)

o/s front & rear tyre worn on far edges

Pass 22 Dec 2012 38,718 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 38,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,402 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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AO58 VKA is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2009 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,263 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 Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO58 VKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO58 VKA is a 2009 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 21 January 2009.

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