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BX08 JFA

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,515 mi
Last recorded74,515 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 JFA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,515 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2026 74,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 73,366 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,749 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 69,259 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 59,885 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 59,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 48,868 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 44,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 44,608 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake only just met minim effort

tail gate not latching fully

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 35,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,044 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 26,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 26,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,458 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,840 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 JFA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA registered?

BX08 JFA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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