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KY51 FGF

2001 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 FGF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 86,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 86,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,733 miles

all tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on edges - advise replacement

brake fluid on minimum level mark

brake servo corroded

cargo area loaded

exhaust system poorly mounted and fouling body

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage

slight binding at offside rear wheel

spare tyre underinflated

vin sticker in offside door shut is damaged

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2015 81,713 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres perished and worn below 1.6mm on edges - advise replacement

brake fluid on minimum level mark

brake servo corroded

cargo area loaded

exhaust system poorly mounted and fouling body

imbalance between front brakes

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage

slight binding at offside rear wheel

spare tyre underinflated

vin sticker in offside door shut is damaged

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

long travel on footbrake

Fail 27 Feb 2014 77,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,657 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,893 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 71,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,648 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 67,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 639,993 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc,s in poor condition

Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,644 miles

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

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

Offside front tyre edges worn

Fail 15 Dec 2008 57,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre edges worn

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

Offside front tyre edges worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,156 miles

battery insecure.

front brake discs deteriorated.

front brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

nearside rear tyre in a poor condition.

nearside wiper deteriorated.

offsid headlight aim high.

rear brakes do not increase and decrease at the same rates.

spare tyre flat.

suspect front brake pads to be worn very low.

temporary mounting fitted to rear of exhaust system.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 48,148 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs poor

os door mirror loose

over heating

salight play in o/s/f wheel

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,323 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 40,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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KY51 FGF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KY51 FGF, 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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KY51 FGF is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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