CarVerify

Free Car Check

EY55 CFJ

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

258,532 mi
Last recorded258,532 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CFJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 258,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking - should be replaced asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 250,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 250,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 243,062 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reverse light full of water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 233,891 miles

both rear tyres showing slight edge wear

front discs starting to show wear

n/s/f tyre showing edge wear

oil leaks noted

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

windscreen damage noted

Fail 30 Aug 2022 233,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

both rear tyres showing slight edge wear

front discs starting to show wear

n/s/f tyre showing edge wear

oil leaks noted

various steering/suspension & brake components showing corrosion

windscreen damage noted

Pass 15 Sep 2021 223,166 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 223,164 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 216,406 miles

handbrake travel higher than should be

repair noted to o/s wiper blade mount

slight play n/s rollbar link balljoint

various steering/suspension components showing corrossion

windscreen damage noted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 216,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel higher than should be

repair noted to o/s wiper blade mount

slight play n/s rollbar link balljoint

various steering/suspension components showing corrossion

windscreen damage noted

Pass 30 Sep 2019 206,924 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 206,924 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 193,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 193,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 185,243 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 168,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 127,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,250 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 113,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,888 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 100,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,686 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,621 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 69,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 54,307 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,889 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 43,832 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,072 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
Full Renault Kangoo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EY55 CFJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY55 CFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY55 CFJ?

You can check the full history of EY55 CFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EY55 CFJ registered?

EY55 CFJ is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is EY55 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 CFJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY55 CFJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EY55 CFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.