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AY51 HYP

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,644 mi
Last recorded65,644 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 HYP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

both rear tyres are slightly stress cracked

film of engine oil on sump

Fail 26 Sep 2025 65,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres are slightly stress cracked

film of engine oil on sump

Pass 31 Oct 2023 62,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens is cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

both rear tyres are stress cracked on outer sidewalls

both rubber mountings on rear exhaust silencer are stress cracked - o/s one is partially split

Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm and is also over 10 years old - 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre is over 10 years old - 2002

slight lip to front brake discs

Fail 4 Nov 2022 58,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm and is also over 10 years old - 2003 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front tyre is over 10 years old - 2002

slight lip to front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2021 53,139 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated also has pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

both front droplinks, all bushes deteriorated/slightly deteriorated - no movement

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,538 miles

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick

Nearside Front droplink, bushes deteriorated

Offside Front droplink, bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2020 50,499 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick

Nearside Front droplink, bushes deteriorated

Offside Front droplink, bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 46,192 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 41,621 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,730 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 37,730 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

over heated on mot

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,987 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre old and cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2012 30,193 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside tyre old and cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 25,389 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,217 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,306 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 18,132 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 18,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,919 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 13,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear wiper balde split requires replacement

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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AY51 HYP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 AY51 HYP, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY51 HYP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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