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EG53 VUA

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

192,506 mi
Last recorded192,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 VUA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 May 2021 192,506 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Upper slight play in strutt mounting

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 183,989 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 183,861 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 176,568 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 176,568 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 170,342 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 170,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 163,902 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 163,900 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 150,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 133,318 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 128,570 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 108,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 97,541 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT BUT CLEARING SCREEN TO MINIMUM STANDARD

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,860 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 93,860 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 88,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,004 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front wiper blades split on edge sligtly.

N/S/F seatbelt just starting to fray on the edge slightly.

N/S/F tyre tread starting to wear low on outer edge.

Pass 2 May 2007 75,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 75,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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EG53 VUA is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EG53 VUA, 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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EG53 VUA is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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