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DU53 UVC

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,992 mi
Last recorded59,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UVC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 59,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 58,789 miles

tyres slightly perished

Fail 1 May 2025 58,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2024 58,554 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 58,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 57,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 57,504 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 57,225 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 56,338 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 55,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,490 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 52,984 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 43,095 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 43,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,290 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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DU53 UVC 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 83.3%.

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 DU53 UVC, 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 DU53 UVC registered?

DU53 UVC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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