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LX13 SWU

2013 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Kangoo88,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX13 SWU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 155,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 155,755 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 145,182 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 145,180 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front half (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 134,707 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,631 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 123,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear back box missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 111,937 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 111,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn 2 drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded middle of van (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working REAR HI LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,931 miles

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

service light on

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

service light on

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,693 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 44,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 28,354 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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LX13 SWU is a 2013 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 88,964 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 LX13 SWU, 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 13 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LX13 SWU registered?

LX13 SWU is a 2013 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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