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BK51 OXJ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

217,676 mi
Last recorded217,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 OXJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 217,676 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 217,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 202,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 202,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 185,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front exhaust blowing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 185,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front exhaust blowing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 166,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag fault warning lamp on

Fail 11 Jun 2012 166,069 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

air bag fault warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2011 147,505 miles

slight scratch to screen to near side

Pass 6 May 2010 137,480 miles

engine oil leak/screen slight scrached/both sides front discs wearing/off side front tyre wearing/both sides rear tyres wearing to limit

Fail 5 May 2010 137,478 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak/screen slight scrached/both sides front discs wearing/off side front tyre wearing/both sides rear tyres wearing to limit

Fail 29 Jan 2009 126,129 miles

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

engine oil leak/both sides front discs and pads wearing low/slight play to off side track rod end/off side front shoker getting damp

Pass 29 Jan 2009 126,129 miles

engine oil leak/both sides front discs and pads wearing low/slight play to off side track rod end/off side front shoker getting damp

Pass 8 Feb 2008 115,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,840 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,059 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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BK51 OXJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 BK51 OXJ, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK51 OXJ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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