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HY51 VSU

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,722 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2016 88,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,792 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery; nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2015 78,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advisery; nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,296 miles

Oil leak

advisery; oil pressure warning lamp staying on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advisery; oil pressure warning lamp staying on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,851 miles

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 5 Jan 2011 58,851 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2010 53,709 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2010 53,709 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,345 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 43,022 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 31,633 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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HY51 VSU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VSU, 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 VSU registered?

HY51 VSU is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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