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BU08 BLZ

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,730 mi
Last recorded148,730 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 BLZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 148,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 148,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached drop link missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 134,746 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 132,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 132,300 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 130,232 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 130,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,272 miles

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

Offside Front Door catch strap defective

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2020 119,460 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2020 119,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2019 114,080 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer C.V Gator slightly damaged

Undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2019 114,079 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer C.V Gator slightly damaged

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,394 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,478 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,407 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 87,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,092 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 73,855 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 73,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,174 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,174 miles

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

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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BU08 BLZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU08 BLZ, 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 BU08 BLZ registered?

BU08 BLZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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