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AV16 VNR

2016 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 148,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 144,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,340 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 133,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 121,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 121,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 106,360 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round: front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,471 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 88,351 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 68,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 68,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,070 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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AV16 VNR is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,388 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 AV16 VNR, 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 10 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AV16 VNR is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 July 2016.

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