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BG08 KNZ

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 KNZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,395 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 101,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 95,813 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield lose

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,149 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner and outer has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 93,353 miles

Nearside Front stone chip on windscreen but doesn't effect the drivers view of the road

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from up high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Front stone chip on windscreen but doesn't effect the drivers view of the road

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from up high (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,633 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,280 miles

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)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 62,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,122 miles

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,186 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,674 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 38,673 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 35,040 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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BG08 KNZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG08 KNZ, 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 BG08 KNZ registered?

BG08 KNZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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