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DK53 VGP

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VGP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 123,429 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 123,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,595 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 114,832 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,404 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,824 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,825 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 98,824 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 98,529 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,989 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 95,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,320 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,202 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,547 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,392 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 78,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,939 miles

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

light cracking and wear to edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

light cracking and wear to edge of n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,827 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,552 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,059 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 9,794 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 9,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 VGP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VGP, 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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What year was DK53 VGP registered?

DK53 VGP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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