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BT08 VAE

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,311 mi
Last recorded126,311 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 126,311 miles

Centre stop light disconnected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 126,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Centre stop light disconnected

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 109,723 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 109,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 88,816 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner frame of the bonnet corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter has a small cut in the centre (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,724 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 88,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,957 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,046 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,471 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,418 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2014 54,365 miles

Chip to windscreen

Low effort to both rear service brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,717 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 15 May 2012 35,698 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 35,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT08 VAE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT08 VAE, 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 BT08 VAE registered?

BT08 VAE is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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