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GX08 HGF

2008 Renault Kangoo

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,970 mi
Last recorded46,970 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 HGF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 46,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 45,818 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 42,649 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 36,870 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat missing

Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,458 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel chair ramp / access structure corroded , may be weakened

Fail 2 Dec 2021 34,458 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at bend (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Wheel chair ramp / access structure corroded , may be weakened

Pass 7 Dec 2020 34,105 miles

All rear brake pipe unions corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear view mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 33,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 33,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 28,050 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 28,050 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 27,291 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 27,290 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,749 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cut in the tyre side walls but is not deep enough that ply or cord is showing.

Offside rear tyre has cut in the tyre side walls but is not deep enough that ply or cord is showing.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,069 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,671 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 15,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,213 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 HGF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGF, 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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GX08 HGF is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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