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BT08 VBN

2008 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,282 mi
Last recorded154,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VBN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 154,282 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 154,276 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 147,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 147,058 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor below drivers feet (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 147,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 143,169 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 103,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 96,044 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 91,614 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,305 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 87,302 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,187 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,435 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 78,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 73,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 73,175 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,251 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,251 miles

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

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

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 VBN is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BT08 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

BT08 VBN is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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