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DS57 SWJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

86,844 mi
Last recorded86,844 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 SWJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 86,844 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 86,844 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread and worn on inside edge and cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 81,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sliding door inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2024 81,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sliding door inoperative

Pass 15 Aug 2023 73,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 73,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,024 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 66,295 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,650 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 64,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 61,478 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 61,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,095 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

hi line stop lamp not working

Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre outer sidewall cracking .

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Nov 2013

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2012 50,259 miles

front brake disc very badly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,925 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 43,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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DS57 SWJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2008 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 62,510 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 DS57 SWJ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS57 SWJ registered?

DS57 SWJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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