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EU04 RBV

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

166,450 mi
Last recorded166,450 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 RBV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 166,450 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake valve to flexly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear cross member rusty

slight movement in steering rack rubber mountings but not excessive

Pass 15 Sep 2017 161,270 miles

Oil leak ()

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2017 161,218 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2016 154,169 miles

airbag light comes on and off sporadically

o/s seat belt fried

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 15 Sep 2016 154,169 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 146,996 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

front brake disc's are starting to deteriorate

nearside steering rack boot is starting to perish

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 19 Jan 2016 146,996 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake disc's are starting to deteriorate

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside steering rack boot is starting to perish

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Pass 14 Jan 2015 132,765 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2015 132,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Wipers deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2014 109,485 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked but still providing adequate view to the rear

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 109,485 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside door mirror cracked but still providing adequate view to the rear

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,006 miles

air bag warning lamp on

drivers seat belt is starting to fray

rear brake compensator lever slightly stiff

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

Fail 16 Jan 2013 100,006 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

drivers seat belt is starting to fray

rear brake compensator lever slightly stiff

slight damage to nearside door mirror glass

wiper blades are starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,970 miles

air bag lamp on (may fail next MOT)

serv light on

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

slight knock from steering when under load

slight play in both outer track rod ends

Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,970 miles

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

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

air bag lamp on (may fail next MOT)

bonnet stay bracket broken

serv light on

slight damage to drivers door mirror glass

slight knock from steering when under load

slight play in both outer track rod ends

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,067 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2011 79,067 miles

Nearside door mirror cracked

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 52,641 miles

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

rear brakes squeal on application

Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,719 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,719 miles

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

front pads require checking with wheels removed

Fail 25 Jan 2007 26,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,440 miles

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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EU04 RBV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EU04 RBV, 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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EU04 RBV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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