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FX51 JTK

2001 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 JTK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 137,259 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 136,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Front brake pads appear to be getting low

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged not a clear image ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine eyelet bracket bolts just laying against block and alternator bracket

Pass 12 Jun 2019 131,344 miles

engine oil leaking on to exhaust catalyst -RISK OF FIRE!!

Fail 12 Jun 2019 131,344 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine oil leaking on to exhaust catalyst -RISK OF FIRE!!

Pass 18 May 2018 124,078 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Door mirror glass excessively convex

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 124,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Door mirror glass excessively convex

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,674 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 112,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 107,927 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,959 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

footbrake locks rear wheels

Fail 26 Aug 2014 100,959 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

footbrake locks rear wheels

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 27 Aug 2013 93,468 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,728 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 84,405 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 84,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,306 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,764 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 66,245 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

corrosion setting into front brake discs inner side

front flexi exhaust pipe corrosion setting in

Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,245 miles

corrosion setting into front brake discs inner side

front flexi exhaust pipe corrosion setting in

Pass 5 Apr 2008 59,688 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,750 miles

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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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,413 miles

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

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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FX51 JTK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FX51 JTK, 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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FX51 JTK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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