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EO51 MVE

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

161,567 mi
Last recorded161,567 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 MVE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 161,567 miles

both front tyres are worn on edges

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust

inner and outer sills and wheel arches are starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 29 Mar 2016 161,657 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working front and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres are worn on edges

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels chassis rails are starting to corrode surface rust

inner and outer sills and wheel arches are starting to corrode surface rust

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 1 Apr 2015 158,354 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

floor panels' chassie rails' and inner and outer sills' are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Apr 2015 158,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

floor panels' chassie rails' and inner and outer sills' are all starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2014 153,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s wiper blade is worn

Pass 13 Mar 2013 144,172 miles

air bag light staying on

front n/s tyre starting to wear

o/s seat belt starting to fray

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2013 144,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

air bag light staying on

front n/s tyre starting to wear

o/s seat belt starting to fray

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2012 136,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2012 136,426 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all tyres are starting to wear and side walls are starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2011 120,703 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 102,935 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 102,935 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,066 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 83,065 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2008 67,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 67,136 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,040 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,878 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 29,877 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre badly cracked

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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EO51 MVE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 EO51 MVE, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EO51 MVE is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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