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AP52 CAU

2002 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

163,403 mi
Last recorded163,403 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CAU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 163,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 163,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 157,139 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 157,139 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 149,098 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 149,098 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 143,933 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 143,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 132,295 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 132,295 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 122,060 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 122,060 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 111,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 96,184 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2006 96,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2005 76,719 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

shields fitted to top of engine and under vehicle †slight play in steering rack †spare wheel missing †damage to off side rear tyre side wall †split in near side rear tyre tread

Fail 9 Dec 2005 76,719 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

spare wheel missing †damage to off side rear tyre side wall †split in near side rear tyre tread

unable to see brake fluid level resaviour †shields fitted to top of engine and under vehcle

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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AP52 CAU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 AP52 CAU, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP52 CAU is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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