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FV57 LRK

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LRK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 119,677 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 114,037 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 114,037 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 109,335 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 103,660 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 103,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 97,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 90,695 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 90,693 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,405 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 74,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 74,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 66,609 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 55,998 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 47,767 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 47,767 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 38,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 May 2014 38,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 16 May 2013 30,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 30,672 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 22,696 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 110,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 16,307 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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FV57 LRK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV57 LRK, 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 FV57 LRK registered?

FV57 LRK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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