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FY08 UGA

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,217 mi
Last recorded148,217 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UGA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 148,217 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 146,042 miles

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

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 repeater lamp damaged

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 146,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 141,866 miles

Exhaust mounting defective DiY-type repair at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres edges worn and, nearside rear.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer CV gaiter starting to seep grease

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 141,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation by up to 82% (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective DiY-type repair at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres edges worn and, nearside rear.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside outer CV gaiter starting to seep grease

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 136,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 136,963 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake excessively binding Note: Dangerous brake fade likely! (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear wheel bearing: Unable to check due to brake bind, to be checked at MoT re-test.

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 130,951 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 129,835 miles

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

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets requirements for performance, adjustment is advised

Fail 17 Sep 2020 129,835 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets requirements for performance, adjustment is advised

Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 105,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 105,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,097 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,240 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,433 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,022 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,102 miles

advise slight offside front brake judder

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,817 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,011 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,716 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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FY08 UGA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY08 UGA, 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 FY08 UGA registered?

FY08 UGA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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