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FP51 VAO

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VAO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 141,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,303 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,697 miles

Nearside cv gaitor getting weak

nearside and offside front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,127 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,828 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 127,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 125,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 125,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 117,692 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 108,239 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 106,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 101,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,187 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2009 96,837 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 90,563 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 90,563 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,556 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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FP51 VAO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FP51 VAO, 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 FP51 VAO registered?

FP51 VAO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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