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BV57 KYU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,870 mi
Last recorded14,870 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 14,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear , 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

different road wheel fitted front axle

service light is on

suspension components corroded

vehicle modified for disability purpose

Fail 18 Jun 2026 14,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear , 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

different road wheel fitted front axle

service light is on

suspension components corroded

vehicle modified for disability purpose

Pass 17 Jun 2025 11,090 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

different wheels fitted from front axle

suspension components corroded

vehicle modified for disability purposes

Fail 16 Jun 2025 11,090 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

different wheels fitted from front axle

suspension components corroded

vehicle modified for disability purposes

Pass 3 Jun 2024 11,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubbers split and cabletied (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

different wheels fitted front and rear

drivers window inoperative

serv light on dash

vehicle has been modified for disability use

Fail 3 Jun 2024 11,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear rubbers split and cabletied (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

different wheels fitted front and rear

drivers window inoperative

serv light on dash

vehicle has been modified for disability use

Pass 1 Jun 2023 10,493 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 10,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 6,417 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

surface corrosion around suspension

Pass 12 Apr 2021 5,642 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,553 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 5,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 5,511 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 5,465 miles

air bag light illuminated due to tempoary drivers seat fitted.wheel chair used in place of drivers seat.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 5,465 miles

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

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

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

air bag light illuminated due to tempoary drivers seat fitted.wheel chair used in place of drivers seat.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 5,253 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,352 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,451 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 KYU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

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