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DG52 UAK

2002 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 UAK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 90,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 84,594 miles

operation of headlamp switch

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 76,431 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fouling NSR shockabsorber (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 73,324 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,084 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,078 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,508 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 63,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,850 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,068 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose but system still supported

Nearside Front c v joint noisy when rotated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 54,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust tail pipe bracket loose but system still supported

Nearside Front c v joint noisy when rotated

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,491 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 45,491 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,849 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,844 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front tyres beginning to wear on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,697 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,160 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 21,198 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,802 miles

all 4 tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,847 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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DG52 UAK is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 80,831 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 DG52 UAK, 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 24 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DG52 UAK is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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