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BV08 FTK

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,186 mi
Last recorded129,186 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,994 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 124,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 122,040 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 115,610 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 112,834 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,938 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 108,934 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2018 104,403 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 100,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,949 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,075 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 90,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 86,217 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 83,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,936 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,742 miles

windscreen cracked outwith swept area

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 FTK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BV08 FTK, 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 BV08 FTK registered?

BV08 FTK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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