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BV03 KCU

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,845 mi
Last recorded132,845 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 KCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 132,845 miles

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

engine has slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2016 123,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 117,242 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 109,554 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,254 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 106,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2011 104,310 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 101,380 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Nov 2010 101,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2009 92,869 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 92,865 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,906 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 73,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,880 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 53,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,391 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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BV03 KCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV03 KCU, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV03 KCU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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