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HG51 FHB

2001 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,932 mi
Last recorded63,932 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FHB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 63,932 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 63,932 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 63,173 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 63,168 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 63,168 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 61,959 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,684 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 56,031 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2015 56,031 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 50,087 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,791 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,343 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 43,343 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,191 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,371 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,007 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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HG51 FHB is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 HG51 FHB, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG51 FHB registered?

HG51 FHB is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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