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BX08 HYJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 HYJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 43,815 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 42,561 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,545 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 39,065 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 39,065 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))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 39,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 38,974 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 38,974 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,221 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 35,221 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,808 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 32,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,148 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,594 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,909 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,106 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 16,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 12,400 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 12,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 9,667 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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BX08 HYJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BX08 HYJ, 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 BX08 HYJ registered?

BX08 HYJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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