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EA54 KAO

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

129,056 mi
Last recorded129,056 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 KAO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 129,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,966 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,210 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 125,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,141 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 116,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 109,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT NOISE REAR BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 12 Feb 2020 105,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,036 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 83,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,638 miles

Judder through steering on road test

Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,638 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened severely corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,917 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR slight drag from brakes, advise urgent inspection

Rear exhaust mountings weak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel cradle held in place with cabie ties

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,917 miles

Spare wheel cradle held in place with cabie ties

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OSR slight drag from brakes, advise urgent inspection

Rear exhaust mountings weak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,728 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 73,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,727 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,266 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 63,043 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,401 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,771 miles

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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EA54 KAO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 EA54 KAO, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA54 KAO registered?

EA54 KAO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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