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GX08 HFA

2008 Renault Kangoo

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,649 mi
Last recorded43,649 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HFA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2023 31,900 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 26,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 26,523 miles

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

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

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 Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 25,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 25,988 miles

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

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 worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shock corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front shock corroded

body conversion components corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,092 miles

Body Conversion components corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,262 miles

Chassis modification frame for wheelchair access corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail pipe corroded

both center exhaust rubbers deteriorated but not insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,035 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 15,325 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 15,325 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,320 miles

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 15,320 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 15,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,182 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 10,867 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,400 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 7,670 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 HFA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA registered?

GX08 HFA is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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