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AY08 XCU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 94,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,409 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 91,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,179 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 80,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 76,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2021 71,296 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 71,296 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 65,436 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 59,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 50,117 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 39,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 36,121 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 19,104 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing low and perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2012 9,944 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 5,964 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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AY08 XCU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 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 AY08 XCU, 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 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 XCU registered?

AY08 XCU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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