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HG51 VBX

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,875 mi
Last recorded127,875 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VBX
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 127,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper strut mount slight play

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,076 miles

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 28 Sep 2022 115,075 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

both rear wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,306 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,168 miles

Brake and Clutch pedal pad wearing smooth

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,161 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative Possible resulting in rear brakes grabbing (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Towbar wiring resting on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake and Clutch pedal pad wearing smooth

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 106,302 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,378 miles

Handbrake has excessive movement indicating that repair / adjustment is required

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,851 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,081 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 92,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,299 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,928 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 79,928 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,310 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,202 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 61,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,760 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded. pads aprox 70% worn

lower engine mount split/excessive movement

nearside rear tyre perished/worn 2mm outer edje

offside front tyre worn 1.6/2mm iner edje

Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/corroded. pads aprox 70% worn

front number plate delaminated

lower engine mount split/excessive movement

nearside rear tyre perished/worn 2mm outer edje

offside front tyre worn 1.6/2mm iner edje

Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,292 miles

front & rear number plates in poor condition.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front & rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 42,239 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,943 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,410 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 31,865 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 31,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 VBX is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBX, 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.

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HG51 VBX is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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