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BT51 VFM

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,349 mi
Last recorded222,349 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 VFM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 222,349 miles

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

Nail in tyre in both rears ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 25 Sep 2017 222,349 miles

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

Nail in tyre in both rears ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust hanger broke

Pass 29 Sep 2016 210,051 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 210,046 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 194,986 miles

Exhaust noisy front box baffles rattling (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear tyre close to inner wheel arch

Offside Rear tyre close to inner wheel arch

Fail 2 Sep 2015 193,210 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 31 Jul 2015 191,927 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear tyres very close to inner wheel arches

Fail 23 Aug 2014 188,013 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 188,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 173,378 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 173,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 162,123 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 152,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

advise slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2008 130,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 130,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 117,189 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 97,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 77,193 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 77,193 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VFM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT51 VFM, 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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BT51 VFM is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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