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CA57 XEC

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,626 mi
Last recorded155,626 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 XEC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 155,626 miles

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

all suspension corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2026 155,606 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all suspension corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 147,011 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

front brake ferrules covered in grease [inner]

rear brake ferrules covered in grease

Fail 8 Apr 2024 140,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

front brake ferrules covered in grease [inner]

rear brake ferrules covered in grease

Pass 8 Feb 2023 134,995 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 134,083 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 134,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 132,857 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 129,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,377 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,377 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 111,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,082 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,075 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 37 (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 44 (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,547 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,602 miles

Both rear tyres have age related splits on side walls, but not exposing cord or ply

N/S/F tyre worn both edges of tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 785,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres have age related splits on side walls, but not exposing cord or ply

N/S/F tyre worn both edges of tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 60,709 miles

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

N/S/R tyre wall cracking

Spare wheel rim damaged & tyre different size

Fail 24 Jul 2013 60,709 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

N/S/R tyre wall cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare wheel rim damaged & tyre different size

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,115 miles

front discs corroded and worn

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

spare tyre is of different size to others on vehicle

spare wheel rim damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

front discs corroded and worn

o/s/r wheel rim damaged

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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CA57 XEC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CA57 XEC, 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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CA57 XEC is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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