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BG51 TVV

2002 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

168,256 mi
Last recorded168,256 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 TVV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 168,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 168,256 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 163,146 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Tyre minor damage to sidewall

Offside Front road spring corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 161,612 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 161,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 161,089 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 161,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 161,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs corroded , rear silencer secured by rubber strap , slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2014 154,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2014 154,500 miles

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2013 147,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor but clearing screen

Fail 21 Jun 2013 147,688 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3rd brake light inop

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front wipers poor but clearing screen

Pass 27 Jun 2012 134,809 miles

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

n/s rear brake performace was poor

Fail 27 Jun 2012 134,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

n/s rear performance was poor

Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn

had to do second run to clear exhaust

play in n/s strut top mounting

Fail 27 Jun 2011 123,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber is worn

had to do second run to clear exhaust

play in n/s strut top mounting

Pass 23 Jun 2010 112,013 miles

offside washer jet is poor

Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level stop lamp not working

offside washer jet is poor

Pass 29 Jun 2009 100,931 miles

offside washer jet is poor

Pass 1 Jul 2008 90,699 miles

front disc and pads worn recomend replament shortly

rear tail box rubbers poor

roll bar link bushes perished

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,645 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 78,631 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 63,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 63,442 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 TVV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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