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KJ51 BGZ

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,901 mi
Last recorded119,901 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 BGZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 119,901 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 119,901 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,757 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,861 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

one rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2013 93,276 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,375 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,546 miles

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

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

offside door mirror broken

play in rack

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror broken

play in rack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,183 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 82,393 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front lower wishbones inner bushes splitting

offside door mirror broken

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,767 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 79,767 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,371 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 May 2007 61,393 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 61,393 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 45,169 miles

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

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

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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KJ51 BGZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KJ51 BGZ, 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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KJ51 BGZ is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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