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BT53 KAU

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,705 mi
Last recorded76,705 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 KAU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 76,705 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,002 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 72,824 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 72,824 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 71,641 miles

condition of front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,176 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 68,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,849 miles

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

wear in steering rack [offside]

Fail 5 Feb 2018 64,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

wear in steering rack [offside]

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,921 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,449 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,449 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion in both rear brake hoses

corrosion in brake pipe to nearside rear hose

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,913 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 28 Jan 2015 51,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 47,893 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 47,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,724 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 37,724 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,315 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,536 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 15,577 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 7,946 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 7,946 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 724 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 34,034 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,034 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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BT53 KAU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 BT53 KAU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT53 KAU registered?

BT53 KAU is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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