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BG08 KPE

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

109,703 mi
Last recorded109,703 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 109,703 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 107,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lamp damage (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front haedlamp damage

Offside Rear wheel damage

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 105,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 105,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 105,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 105,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 105,187 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,187 miles

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both side wheels (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 103,157 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 96,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 84,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,643 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,401 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KPE 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 52.9%.

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 KPE, 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 KPE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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