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AP52 HPU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,874 mi
Last recorded177,874 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HPU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 177,874 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 177,874 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 168,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 161,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre not to the cords

Pass 16 Dec 2014 161,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cut on side wall of o/s/f tyre not to the cords

Pass 3 Jan 2014 153,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank guards one missing and one rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2012 145,884 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 145,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 138,810 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 138,810 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 125,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 105,823 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 105,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 77,705 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 77,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,337 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,315 miles

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

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

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 HPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP52 HPU, 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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What year was AP52 HPU registered?

AP52 HPU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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