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EO51 MVV

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 124,089 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016 124,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drop sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,935 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,345 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 109,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 102,907 miles

air bag light on

all bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

battery insecure

both front tyres low on tread

front drop link rubbers deteriorated

handbrake light on

nearside rear tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

play/wear noted in steering rack

rear shox top bushes worn/deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2012 102,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

air bag light on

all bushes on both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

battery insecure

both front tyres low on tread

front drop link rubbers deteriorated

handbrake light on

nearside rear tyre worn to zero on outer edge

offside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

play/wear noted in steering rack

rear shox top bushes worn/deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2011 95,939 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

offside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

oil leaks noted

slight play/wear in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,939 miles

battery insecure

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

offside rear foot and handbrake slight low effort noted

oil leaks noted

slight play/wear in nearside front bottom ball joint

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 88,264 miles

oil leak noted

slight play noted in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2010 88,264 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

oil leak noted

slight play noted in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,041 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,041 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,906 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre low on tread

slight play in nearside front drop link bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

slight play steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,661 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light on

slight play steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,087 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play rack+pinion

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 MVV is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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