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FKZ 1157

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 1157
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front steering arms slight movement

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,941 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber split

Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

clutch pedal rubber split

near side rear tyre cut in outer side wall to tread

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,256 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 60,256 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

gear box oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2007 54,843 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 54,843 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Feb 2006 47,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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FKZ 1157 is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKZ 1157, 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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What year was FKZ 1157 registered?

FKZ 1157 is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is FKZ 1157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKZ 1157 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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