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GX57 GVK

2008 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

29,715 mi
Last recorded29,715 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Kangoo62,510 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 GVK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 29,715 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 27,768 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,465 miles

rear floor and ramp structure corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2020 26,465 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear floor and ramp structure corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,330 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 26,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 20,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 20,826 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 20,826 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2016 20,790 miles

175/65r14

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

offside front tyre perished around edge of tread

Fail 11 May 2016 20,728 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear /nearside rear /nearside front, perished all round edge of tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

175/65r14

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

offside front tyre perished around edge of tread

Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 30 Apr 2015 19,850 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

centre exhaust mounts poor condition, one broken and one badly perished

Pass 1 May 2014 19,130 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,885 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 18,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 16,395 miles

Rear exhaust starting to blow.

middle exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,528 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 14,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

GX57 GVK is a 2008 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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