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DX08 YCA

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,834 mi
Last recorded96,834 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YCA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,834 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,023 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 96,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 72,248 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 70,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,626 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 69,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,130 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubbers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 65,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective One of two rubbers broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,749 miles

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Spare tyre defective flat

all tyres deteriorated/cracking and fronts have worn edges

wipers deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,434 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 60,434 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

exhaust back box rubber mount broken away

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,663 miles

slight binde o/s/r brake

slight seep n/s driveshaft inner seal

Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight binde o/s/r brake

slight seep n/s driveshaft inner seal

Pass 30 May 2014 52,949 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 52,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 May 2013 47,903 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 47,902 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight leak fom nearside inner cv boot

Pass 25 May 2012 42,597 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/s/r brake noise on applaction

slight bind from o/s/f brake

Pass 25 May 2011 36,674 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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DX08 YCA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX08 YCA, 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 DX08 YCA registered?

DX08 YCA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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