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GX57 GOU

2008 Renault Kangoo

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,473 mi
Last recorded47,473 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GOU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 47,473 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 47,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulders 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 40,154 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ; Close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and Nearside ; Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2024 39,955 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ; Close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside and Nearside ; Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,095 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 36,095 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 33,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 31,419 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 31,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,571 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 18,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 14,988 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 10,077 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,001 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 10,001 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,265 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 9,265 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 8,097 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 5,834 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

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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GX57 GOU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX57 GOU, 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 GX57 GOU registered?

GX57 GOU is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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