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GX08 MXG

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MXG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 99,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe ( emission test abundant ) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s/f, N/s/f, O/s/r, N/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn on edge

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,989 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 86,627 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 67,924 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 60,323 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 60,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 56,305 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 56,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,518 miles

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

Front tyres cracked at tops of treads

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 55,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 54,190 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front Inner Brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,843 miles

Modified brake pipes at rear near fuel tank corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,843 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Modified brake pipes at rear near fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 50,201 miles

Modified brake pipes over fuel tank rusty

Near side rear tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,714 miles

slight surface cracks in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,530 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,820 miles

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

small cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 29 May 2012 31,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,573 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 MXG is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MXG, 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 MXG registered?

GX08 MXG is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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