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EX57 HLN

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,357 mi
Last recorded204,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 HLN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 204,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 198,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 192,844 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 192,777 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,198 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 85,198 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,183 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,794 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,822 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 59,668 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 59,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 53,715 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 47,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,166 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 23 Jan 2012 37,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,319 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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EX57 HLN is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EX57 HLN, 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 EX57 HLN registered?

EX57 HLN is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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