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BJ08 KVD

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,554 mi
Last recorded172,554 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 KVD
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2023 172,554 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 154,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear Load in Vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belts and Passenger Seats

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

steering slightly tight

Fail 20 Jun 2022 154,955 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Exhaust Laying on/Weight supported by Brake Pipe Over Rear Sub Frame (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear Load in Vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belts and Passenger Seats

Pass 3 Mar 2021 152,796 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering in Operation feels Heavy

Fail 3 Mar 2021 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split / Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering Feels Heavy

Pass 13 May 2019 136,233 miles

Front Nearside and offside front Fog/spot Lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 136,228 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Nearside and offside front Fog/spot Lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack larger than 10mm but does not materially affect drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2018 111,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack larger than 10mm but does not materially affect drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 91,014 miles

Nearside Front Spot/Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 90,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Spot/Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 65,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 46,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 31,558 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,535 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 29,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,588 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 23,588 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,102 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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BJ08 KVD is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ08 KVD, 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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BJ08 KVD is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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