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DK53 AEL

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 AEL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,347 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various suspenions componets corrdred

Pass 10 Jun 2022 74,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 71,305 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 70,045 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 70,045 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 64,740 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

rear tail lift cover corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 63,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Fail 23 May 2017 63,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,707 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 58,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal front sensor (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,968 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 52,968 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 50,081 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,030 miles

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

front tyre out of shape ( ns?os?)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 15,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 4,147 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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DK53 AEL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK53 AEL, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK53 AEL is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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