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BV57 KVG

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

56,087 mi
Last recorded56,087 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 KVG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,087 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 56,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 56,019 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 55,999 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,842 miles

number plates poor

Fail 26 Jan 2021 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

number plates poor

o/s/f top strut mounting has play

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,411 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule across the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Fail 28 Jan 2020 45,390 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule across the axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly sticking

Pass 25 Jan 2019 42,983 miles

Center exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Fuel hose from filler to tank perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,982 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Center exhaust rubber missing but system still supported

Fuel hose from filler to tank perished

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 38,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 36,798 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 34,378 miles

Offside Rear does not open due to modification

Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,378 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear does not open due to modification

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,317 miles

drivers seat removed for wheel chair access

osr door fixed shut due to modifications to vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,317 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,703 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,318 miles

drivers seat missing due to vehicle conversion.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 16,640 miles

Front wipers split but still clearing screen

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 11,764 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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BV57 KVG is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 BV57 KVG, 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 BV57 KVG registered?

BV57 KVG is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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