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DK53 VJO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,357 mi
Last recorded97,357 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 VJO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,357 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 97,357 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,729 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 90,729 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,808 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 84,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 76,967 miles

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

reverse light in/op

Fail 10 May 2019 76,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

reverse light in/op

Pass 10 May 2018 69,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2018 69,568 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,871 miles

Front Discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 58,075 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 58,075 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,386 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,016 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,012 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 14,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 13,070 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,807 miles

handbrake almost at end of travel

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 VJO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

DK53 VJO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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