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DG51 MKU

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

162,490 mi
Last recorded162,490 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 MKU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 162,490 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 159,530 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 159,530 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 152,505 miles

Front Oil leak sump ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 145,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,302 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 118,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 118,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber bush starting to crack

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2012 102,388 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber bush starting to crack

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,710 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Fail 17 Nov 2011 88,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust backbox rbber mountings deteriorating

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,249 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

engine oil leak

slight wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2010 75,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

cut in sidewall of o/s/f tyre

engine oil leak

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight wear on inside edge of n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,823 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,823 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 44,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,816 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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DG51 MKU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 DG51 MKU, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG51 MKU registered?

DG51 MKU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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