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HY51 VST

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

183,111 mi
Last recorded183,111 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 VST
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 183,111 miles

brake pedal rubber worn/split

horn switch incomplete but operational

o/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy

slight play/wear in n/s track rod end

Fail 3 Nov 2014 183,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn/split

horn switch incomplete but operational

o/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough/noisy

slight play/wear in n/s track rod end

Pass 5 Nov 2013 179,776 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 179,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 5 Nov 2012 173,475 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

offside front door damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2012 173,266 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light on

offside front door damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2011 162,675 miles

engine oil leakage evident

front antiroll bar links worn

front brake discs badly worn/poor condition,pads worn close to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on

nearside constant velocity joint badly worn,gaiter poor condition

offside headlamp image poor, aim on upper limit

offside track rod end worn

s.r.s. lamp illuminated

windscreen damaged

wiper blades poor and wiper mechanism badly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2011 162,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

engine oil leakage evident

front antiroll bar links worn

front brake discs badly worn/poor condition,pads worn close to service limit unable to fully assess with wheels on

nearside constant velocity joint badly worn,gaiter poor condition

offside headlamp image poor, aim on upper limit

offside track rod end worn

s.r.s. lamp illuminated

windscreen damaged

wiper blades poor and wiper mechanism badly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2010 151,336 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges tread not cut as deep

front brake discs worn

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Fail 27 Oct 2010 151,336 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both front tyres worn heavy on inner edges tread not cut as deep

front brake discs worn

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 138,727 miles

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

airbag light on

damage to both n/s wheel rims

dampness to steering rack gaiter

high level brake light not working

n/s steering rack gaiter heavily perished

slight play in anti roll bar link bushes

Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

airbag light on

damage to both n/s wheel rims

dampness to steering rack gaiter

high level brake light not working

n/s steering rack gaiter heavily perished

slight play in anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2008 125,652 miles

o/s/f seatbelt stork

slight play in o/s/f wheelbearing

upper brake light

Pass 24 Oct 2007 114,508 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 114,508 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 99,913 miles

Oil leak

brake fluid low

off side and nearside seat belt's slight fraying

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion under side of car in place's

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

stone chip b zone less than 40mm

Fail 1 Nov 2006 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

off side and nearside seat belt's slight fraying

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion under side of car in place's

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop link bushes

stone chip b zone less than 40mm

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 VST is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VST, 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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HY51 VST is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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