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BK08 VVC

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,995 mi
Last recorded81,995 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,995 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 79,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 77,083 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,252 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,565 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 72,391 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 72,391 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor on the driver’s side that cannot be stowed in the ‘off screen’ position. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 71,528 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor doesn't stay in folded position. (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,633 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 70,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,100 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 67,100 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front below limet (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,658 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,658 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,376 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,376 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in offside steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2014 51,154 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,746 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 44,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on edge

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,540 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,540 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs worn

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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BK08 VVC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BK08 VVC, 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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What year was BK08 VVC registered?

BK08 VVC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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