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GX08 HDU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,856 mi
Last recorded34,856 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 34,856 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 33,752 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 33,747 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,706 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 33,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 32,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,356 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 32,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,594 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 31,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 31,425 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 31,425 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 26,719 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,107 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 22,107 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 17,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 14,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,176 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 HDU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX08 HDU, 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 GX08 HDU registered?

GX08 HDU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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