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AU02 UVM

2002 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,045 mi
Last recorded131,045 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UVM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 131,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 131,045 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,593 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 129,565 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 129,553 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective BEAM DIM (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose BUMPER / FOG LIGHT HOLDER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 112,772 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,791 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,701 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,270 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Jan 2015 67,270 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2014 63,200 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,898 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,226 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,882 miles

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

n/s fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust mounting rubber broken

n/s fog light lens cracked

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 47,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,067 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 41,824 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 35,913 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,913 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,646 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,644 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,740 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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AU02 UVM is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AU02 UVM, 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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AU02 UVM is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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