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BT51 KBV

2002 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 KBV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 112,971 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability excess wear in axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,414 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,907 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components both rear tyres catching body (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,643 miles

brake level not checked dirty

n/s r damper leak

Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake level not checked dirty

n/s r damper leak

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,454 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play at o/s fr hub

Pass 25 Jul 2018 98,713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 98,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,887 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement has had poor botched repair (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 95,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement has had poor botched repair (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.6.2)

o/s fr and o/s r tyres worn.

o/s r and n/s r rims dented

Pass 4 Aug 2016 91,341 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 91,341 miles

Centre Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,191 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 86,189 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 82,887 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Rubber Broken But Exhaust Not Insecure

Throttle Cable Mount Insecure - Hanging Near N/S Drive Shaft

Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust Rubber Broken But Exhaust Not Insecure

Throttle Cable Mount Insecure - Hanging Near N/S Drive Shaft

Fail 2 Aug 2013 78,843 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,843 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 75,649 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 75,649 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 72,781 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2011 72,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,690 miles

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

Slight oil leak noted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak noted

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,765 miles

o/ s front brake sticking

Fail 15 Aug 2009 53,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

o/ s front brake sticking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 48,894 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 41,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s n/s cv boots leaking grease /n/s/f w/rim damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,787 miles

o/s n/s cv boots leaking grease /n/s/f w/rim damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2006 33,352 miles

O/S cv gaitor leaking grease passed clip.

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,352 miles

O/S cv gaitor leaking grease passed clip.

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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BT51 KBV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 BT51 KBV, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT51 KBV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 January 2002.

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