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GF56 TYW

2007 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

167,644 mi
Last recorded167,644 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Kangoo72,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 TYW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2024 167,644 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S REAR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S &N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO HUBS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 163,593 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 163,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT DROP LINK PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded CENTRAL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE WORN OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM INNER BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,458 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has has slight movement

Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 141,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 131,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,881 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,049 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working intermitent (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2017 97,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,386 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,111 miles

front wiper blades are split

offside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 93,111 miles

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow application and release compared to nearside (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front wiper blades are split

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread and perishing

Fail 20 Mar 2015 84,856 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread and perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,652 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,652 miles

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

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

front wiper blades are starting to smear

nearside rear brake is starting to bind

nearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 70,077 miles

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge (BARUM 175/65R14 T)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front anti-roll bar links are worn

front brake discs are lipped and corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge (BARUM 175/65R14 T)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 62,304 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering

Fail 18 Jan 2012 62,304 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f steering

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,651 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges close to limit

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2mm)

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,430 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2mm)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 45,430 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low on tread depth (2mm)

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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GF56 TYW is a 2007 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2007 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,364 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 GF56 TYW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF56 TYW is a 2007 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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