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BK53 BVM

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,269 mi
Last recorded79,269 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 BVM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,269 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,167 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,158 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel

oil level just over min

Pass 20 Jun 2012 74,011 miles

chip in Zone B within 40mm

front discs worn

o/s suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Fail 19 Jun 2012 74,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

chip in Zone B within 40mm

front discs worn

o/s suspension arm ball joint dust cover split

slight play in o/s tie rod end

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,848 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,608 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 41,743 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 37,555 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,236 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 5 Oct 2006 25,234 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,234 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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BK53 BVM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 BK53 BVM, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK53 BVM is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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