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AU52 FNF

2002 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FNF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 114,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 114,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Slightly twisted front nearside & offside

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 114,391 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 113,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,376 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 112,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 108,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,317 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 106,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,569 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,569 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,826 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 101,826 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,531 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 99,531 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 97,231 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,231 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,055 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,547 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,656 miles

Cat > Centre Pipe Clamp Corroded & Becoming Thin.

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NSF Brake Holding Slightly.

OSF Brake has a slightly corroded inner face.

Fail 9 Jan 2012 89,656 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Cat > Centre Pipe Clamp Corroded & Becoming Thin.

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NSF Brake Holding Slightly.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking around outer walls

Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,890 miles

both rear tryres starting to deteriate

n/s/f c.v boot slightly deteriated

slight play o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,257 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 66,253 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 56,006 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 55,816 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak from oil filter

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 9 Nov 2005 41,767 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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AU52 FNF is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU52 FNF, 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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AU52 FNF is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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