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HY51 RKO

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,028 mi
Last recorded137,028 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 RKO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 137,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

engine is missfireing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 133,284 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 14 Oct 2010 133,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 125,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2009 125,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,255 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 79,070 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 79,070 miles

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) 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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HY51 RKO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HY51 RKO, 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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What year was HY51 RKO registered?

HY51 RKO is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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