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FX51 SKC

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

150,864 mi
Last recorded150,864 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 SKC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 May 2014 150,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 150,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 134,185 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 134,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 121,995 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 1 Nov 2011 121,995 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,778 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 95,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake ballance close to limits

Pass 2 Apr 2008 83,695 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 63,397 miles

Front discs wearing low and brake pads also.

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 SKC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SKC, 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 SKC is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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