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DG52 ULW

2002 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 ULW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,440 miles

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

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

n/s steering gaiter deteriorated

washers weak

Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,207 miles

O/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 86,207 miles

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

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

O/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,089 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated 175-65-14

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 86,089 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated 175-65-14

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

both front outer cv gaiters deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,695 miles

nearside front tyre deteriorated 175-65-14

nearside rear seat belt buckle deteriorated

play on both front inner tie rods

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated 175-65-14

nearside rear seat belt buckle deteriorated

play on both front inner tie rods

Pass 16 Jan 2017 85,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks between the treads

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 85,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracks between the treads

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 80,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 80,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 76,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,152 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,165 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,165 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,468 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 64,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,466 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,464 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 49,001 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 49,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,225 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,225 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe mountings corroded and loose

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,154 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 25,147 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ULW is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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