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EJ57 XMF

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,733 mi
Last recorded155,733 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 XMF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 155,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 155,634 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,490 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 150,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 144,698 miles

rear seats missing

Fail 19 Jun 2023 144,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seats missing

Pass 27 Apr 2022 137,070 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 137,070 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,236 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 134,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,805 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,803 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 129,635 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 129,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,164 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 120,391 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 120,391 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,139 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,759 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,862 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,646 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,536 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,536 miles

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

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

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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EJ57 XMF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ57 XMF, 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 EJ57 XMF registered?

EJ57 XMF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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