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GX08 MXV

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 MXV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 57,467 miles

Boot floor corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 57,459 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor support/crossmember (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Boot floor corroded

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 51,230 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor corroded/holed

Fail 21 Feb 2024 51,230 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor corroded/holed

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,218 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2023 47,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

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

both front ABS rings corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,169 miles

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

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

general corrosion

nearside rear lamp cracked

Fail 7 Feb 2022 43,169 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion

nearside rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2021 41,129 miles

Nearside Rear lamp condition

body/brake pipes undersealed

exhaust condition

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,263 miles

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

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

Vehicle heavily modified for wheelchair

Pass 12 Oct 2018 38,312 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,071 miles

Exhaust box tail pipe missing, But still adequately supported

Pass 19 Jan 2016 29,331 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 29,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,979 miles

exhaust mounting corroded off on tail pipe

Pass 24 Jan 2014 16,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 14,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,335 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,405 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 MXV is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey 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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

GX08 MXV is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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