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BF51 UCN

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 UCN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 118,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BRAKE SERVO TANK VERY RUSTY/CORRODED

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame (6.1.6 (a))

steering/suspension areas/brake areas very rusty/some light corrosion front/rear

tow bar light socket hanging loose

Fail 2 Aug 2022 118,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing drop link broken off suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

BRAKE SERVO TANK VERY RUSTY/CORRODED

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar frame (6.1.6 (a))

steering/suspension areas/brake areas very rusty/some light corrosion front/rear

tow bar light socket hanging loose

Pass 8 Jul 2021 107,189 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 107,188 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 106,187 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 103,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,097 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 100,097 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,382 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 97,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 94,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 90,806 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 87,805 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,639 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,937 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 75,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,603 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 67,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 61,463 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 53,863 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 53,863 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UCN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BF51 UCN, 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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BF51 UCN is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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