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KE51 HBL

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,401 mi
Last recorded123,401 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 123,401 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering arms slight play ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake servo corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 123,272 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo body corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 123,272 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo body corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside rear when the hazards & indicators are being used (4.2.3 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 123,085 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 122,918 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Nov 2022 122,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,519 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo is corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,061 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 120,309 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 120,309 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive servo corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The coolant level is low

Pass 15 Nov 2018 114,096 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive The brake servo is corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside number plate light lens is dirty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

The hazard warning switch is faulty

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,465 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,171 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,953 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front fog lamp glass split.

Offside number plate lamp intermittantly not working (old bulb).

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Recommend parking brakes inspection, check condition of shoes, drums and wheel cylinders.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,686 miles

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

knocking felt in steering

Pass 23 Oct 2012 83,160 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perised and worn

Fail 22 Oct 2012 83,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front anti roll bar bushes perised and worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,494 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 75,494 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,281 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 69,281 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear tyre is perished.

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 60,311 miles

Centre rear seat belt release button is damaged.

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 52,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 44,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,044 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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KE51 HBL is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 KE51 HBL, 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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KE51 HBL is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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