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EJ08 OVK

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,621 mi
Last recorded117,621 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens covered with tape.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 117,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lens covered with tape.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 113,791 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 112,670 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 112,670 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,102 miles

Offside Front tyre tread is almost bald on inner edge,but still just legal

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,887 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 87,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,429 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,580 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,142 miles

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

both rear wheel cylinders wearing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,544 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 31,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 31,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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EJ08 OVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ08 OVK, 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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EJ08 OVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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