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BV08 RNZ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,840 mi
Last recorded158,840 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 RNZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 158,840 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 156,114 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 156,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 150,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 147,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 147,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust rubber hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2021 145,244 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 145,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 139,525 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 139,494 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 134,650 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 134,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 118,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 118,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,332 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,363 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,669 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,131 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,096 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RNZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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