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GX08 HCO

2008 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,083 mi
Last recorded37,083 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HCO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 37,083 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 37,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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 14 Oct 2024 35,291 miles

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))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 35,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 32,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 30,413 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 27,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 25,184 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 22,293 miles

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished/cracking

Fail 30 Jul 2019 22,288 miles

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

Rear exhaust rubber hanger perished/cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,377 miles

Nearside front tyre has 3mm tread and cracks to the outer tread

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner security of cv boot

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer tread

Oil leak ()

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2016 15,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads and discs wearing

Nearside Front Inner security of cv boot

centre exhaust hangers broken but exhaust supported at time of test

Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,063 miles

Centre exhaust hangers broken but exhaust fully supported

Front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 11,063 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust hangers broken but exhaust fully supported

Front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2014 7,072 miles

nsf tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2014 7,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 3,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 2,996 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 2,524 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 2,406 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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GX08 HCO is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX08 HCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX08 HCO registered?

GX08 HCO is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GX08 HCO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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