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EU51 MZL

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

138,261 mi
Last recorded138,261 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU51 MZL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 138,261 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 138,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 135,398 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 113,182 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 113,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 95,735 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 95,735 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 78,707 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 65,309 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 65,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 50,765 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges of tread

wear evident on front brake discs

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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EU51 MZL is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EU51 MZL, 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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EU51 MZL is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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