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GU58 OVK

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,247 mi
Last recorded97,247 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 97,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 93,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 89,469 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,130 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 80,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,526 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 68,268 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 68,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 62,510 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 62,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,667 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 51,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 51,356 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe senser (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wipers not tested

Fail 19 Jan 2015 44,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,003 miles

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

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 37,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 37,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 30,908 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 30,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 23,936 miles

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GU58 OVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GU58 OVK, 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 GU58 OVK registered?

GU58 OVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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The MOT history for GU58 OVK shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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