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BK02 VAM

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,709 mi
Last recorded74,709 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 VAM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 74,709 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,969 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 73,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,270 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,266 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,160 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,943 miles

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

n/s/f wheel arch trim fell down

Fail 11 Mar 2009 60,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f wheel arch trim fell down

Pass 14 May 2007 48,570 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 48,570 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 39,715 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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BK02 VAM is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BK02 VAM, 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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BK02 VAM is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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