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FV57 VGA

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1483cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VGA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,483cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 101,289 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 99,480 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 98,786 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 94,045 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 94,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 92,157 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 89,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 83,674 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,249 miles

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

near side wiper blade splitting

uneven wear in both front tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,758 miles

near side rear tyre has uneven wear and is on legal limit.

off side rear tyre has uneven wear and is close to wear indicators.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,661 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 VGA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,483cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FV57 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

FV57 VGA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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