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FN08 ZXR

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,150 mi
Last recorded105,150 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ZXR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,150 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 105,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 97,565 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 97,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 83,026 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,059 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 76,059 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,295 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 69,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,875 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 44,393 miles

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

Offside rear tyre persihed

Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,327 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre persihed

Pass 4 Mar 2016 39,005 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 39,005 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 34,364 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perish cracked

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers weak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 34,364 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear tyre perish cracked

rear exhaust box mounting rubbers weak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,273 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 19,167 miles

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

Rear tyres are perished on the side walls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,167 miles

Rear tyres are perished on the side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,435 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inside edge

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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FN08 ZXR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FN08 ZXR, 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 FN08 ZXR registered?

FN08 ZXR is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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