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BV53 KPY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,210 mi
Last recorded122,210 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 KPY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 122,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 May 2017 122,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 107,956 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,670 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 105,670 miles

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

Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box rubber broken but still secure

o/s/r+n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 95,381 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 95,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2013 85,447 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

front number plate marked

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

suspension bushes perished

Pass 9 May 2013 85,447 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

front number plate marked

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

suspension bushes perished

Fail 22 May 2012 76,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 76,171 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 63,948 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 May 2011 63,948 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 20 May 2010 52,935 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 52,935 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,851 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2007 15,196 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,183 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 11,179 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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BV53 KPY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV53 KPY, 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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BV53 KPY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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