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KT51 SEW

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,784 mi
Last recorded145,784 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 SEW
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 145,784 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 138,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 138,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 131,165 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,885 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,438 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 111,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre row centre seat missing ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 106,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre row centre seat missing ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 99,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Centre rear ()

Steering lock not working has key card chip fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,464 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn close to bald

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test ()

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner and outer edges

lower engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 93,464 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)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge worn close to bald

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seat and seat belts missing at time of test ()

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing badly on inner and outer edges

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,121 miles

'service' light on

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 80,121 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)

'service' light on

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,734 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring broken at extreme end

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,199 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,357 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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KT51 SEW is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT51 SEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KT51 SEW registered?

KT51 SEW is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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