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BG51 LAE

2002 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

178,041 mi
Last recorded178,041 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 LAE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 178,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front outside tyre damaged

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside door handle insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 169,946 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 169,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 167,606 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,863 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 122,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 122,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,871 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 119,870 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 111,837 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 111,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 107,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 98,695 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit , o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2009 98,695 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit , o/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2008 91,456 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 83,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 83,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 73,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,440 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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BG51 LAE is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 BG51 LAE, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG51 LAE is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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