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DK52 SMV

2002 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Kangoo80,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 129,803 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 129,552 miles

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

n/s/f anf o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2014 129,056 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 129,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 126,689 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 126,649 miles

Nearside 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 slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 117,733 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 117,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,871 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 111,871 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,999 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 93,070 miles

seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Fail 23 Sep 2009 93,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

seepage of grease from nearside cv boot

Pass 29 Sep 2008 82,412 miles

o/s cv b oot weeping

Pass 25 Sep 2007 72,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 56,586 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disks corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2005 40,365 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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DK52 SMV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK52 SMV, 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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DK52 SMV is a 2002 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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