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BF51 UBK

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,678 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit CLAMP LOOSE, POSITIVE TERMINAL LOOSE (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended DIRT IN MECHANISM (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 78,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 78,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 76,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,295 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 76,295 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 76,037 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Jun 2020 76,037 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 74,633 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 70,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,169 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,557 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,461 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 66,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,185 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,929 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,302 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 55,280 miles

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,799 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Jul 2007 47,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 40,264 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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BF51 UBK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BF51 UBK, 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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What year was BF51 UBK registered?

BF51 UBK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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