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GX08 OAY

2008 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 OAY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seats missing and seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,574 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear seats missing and seat belts

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,679 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear no rear seats fitted

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 65,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2023 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2022 58,494 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 7 Jan 2022 58,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

no rear seats fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 45,118 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,808 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 40,727 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard on pipe (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 39,177 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 39,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 38,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,889 miles

Fuel tank support starting to corrode.

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 34,886 miles

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

All tyres perished.

Front and N/S/R tyres worn on edges.

Fuel tank support starting to corrode.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 30,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 30,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 25,343 miles

Advise: Centre exhaust box mount split.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 25,078 miles

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

Advise: Centre exhaust box mount split.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,739 miles

exhaust box rubber mount split

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 OAY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OAY, 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 OAY registered?

GX08 OAY is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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