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GV08 SYP

2008 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,633 mi
Last recorded133,633 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SYP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 123,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 114,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault came on sporadically, off at end of test, Further investigation may be required,. (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 114,689 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,227 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 114,227 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,249 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,637 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 84,637 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 76,966 miles

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

battery flat

Fail 18 Jul 2016 76,906 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

battery flat

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,169 miles

Center of steering wheel soft (? drivers air bag missing ? ) see item 1

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

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Aug 2015 76,166 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Center of steering wheel soft (? drivers air bag missing ? ) see item 1

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 9 Jul 2014 65,593 miles

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

center stop lamp not working

serv/mil lamp on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 65,555 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

center stop lamp not working

serv/mil lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,726 miles

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

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

back of van full not alowing full inspection

center stop lamp (non obligatory lamp) not working

non extra load tyers fitted to o/s/r o/s/f & n/s/f

Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,726 miles

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

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

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

back of van full not alowing full inspection

center stop lamp (non obligatory lamp) not working

non extra load tyers fitted to o/s/r o/s/f & n/s/f

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,425 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 46,425 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 32,687 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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GV08 SYP is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GV08 SYP, 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 GV08 SYP registered?

GV08 SYP is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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