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BG08 HKE

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,822 mi
Last recorded142,822 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 HKE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 142,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear nsr brake slightly binding

Rear rear exhaust rubber snapped

Rear spare wheel flat

Fail 12 Mar 2020 142,818 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working nsf dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured osf anti roll bar linkage snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear nsr brake slightly binding

Rear rear exhaust rubber snapped

Rear spare wheel flat

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,005 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,440 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 105,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,226 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 87,226 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,826 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 67,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' drivers sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,494 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,213 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 45,213 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 27,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 23,047 miles

Small cut less than 25mm on nearside front tyre

Fail 29 May 2012 23,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are worn

Small cut less than 25mm on nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,536 miles

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

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

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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BG08 HKE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 BG08 HKE, 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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BG08 HKE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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