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BV08 FTJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FTJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,715 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,911 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,146 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,625 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,216 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 72,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,789 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,952 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,952 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,596 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,596 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,079 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2011 27,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

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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BV08 FTJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BV08 FTJ, 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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BV08 FTJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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