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BU08 ZRO

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZRO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Above the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2026 89,442 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Above the rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 86,846 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 86,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 83,186 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 79,852 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jun 2023 79,852 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play NS and OS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,806 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jul 2021 74,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,933 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,861 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,861 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 63,649 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 63,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,540 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 57,072 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2016 57,072 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 May 2015 53,279 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges.

Pass 15 May 2014 50,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,921 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 44,921 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,513 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 29,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 29,208 miles

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

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 ZRO is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRO, 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 ZRO registered?

BU08 ZRO is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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