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GX08 MYW

2008 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,953 mi
Last recorded78,953 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,412 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2023 69,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 63,233 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,116 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 58,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge close to cords exsposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread on inner edge close to cords exsposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear crossmember corroding advise attention

Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,033 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished and cracking

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside and centre rear seats missing,converted for wheel chair use ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 39,941 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test converted to carry wheel chair ()

Fail 20 Jul 2018 39,849 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust section missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test converted to carry wheel chair ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 26,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe leaking also bracket broken (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,831 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (outer) brake pipe under front well in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe/hanger area rotten but system still adequately supported (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 21,830 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (outer) brake pipe under front well in clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe/hanger area rotten but system still adequately supported (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 19,724 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre perished but no cords visible

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,702 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 14,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 14,063 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 11,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 11,068 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 8,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 8,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 MYW is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

GX08 MYW is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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