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DY08 FFB

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

220,176 mi
Last recorded220,176 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 FFB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 220,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 220,176 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 215,642 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 215,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 210,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 205,982 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 201,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 198,406 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 191,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 191,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 185,908 miles

front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 181,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 181,076 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside and outside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 153,750 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 153,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre outter edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,999 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 130,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Air intake pipe missing

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 10,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,103 miles

Bulbs fitted and headlamp aim checked under P.R.S

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

O/S/F tyre has cracking around the entire circumference of the tyre on the inner sidewall but no ply or cords present at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,103 miles

Bulbs fitted and headlamp aim checked under P.R.S

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/F tyre has cracking around the entire circumference of the tyre on the inner sidewall but no ply or cords present at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2011 65,432 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

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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DY08 FFB is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 DY08 FFB, 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 DY08 FFB registered?

DY08 FFB is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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