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MA51 CKA

2010 Renault Grand Espace

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,918 mi
Last recorded154,918 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Grand Espace83,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 CKA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Espace
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 154,918 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 154,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 149,045 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 148,968 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2024 141,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,621 miles

All 4 shock absorbers slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 137,620 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

All 4 shock absorbers slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short one to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,633 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 136,607 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Heat Shield Above Centre Exhaust Section Insecure

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of mot

Fail 20 Sep 2019 117,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of mot

Fail 6 Aug 2019 117,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 106,613 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 106,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 96,525 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Exhaust emissions close to maximum limit

Fluid leak (not water) from heater/air con unit

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Gearbox oil leak (nearside driveshaft seal)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn more on outer edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn more on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn heavily on inner edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under body cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 96,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake fluid level above maximum (overflowing from cap)

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Exhaust emissions close to maximum limit

Fluid leak (not water) from heater/air con unit

Front wiper blades slightly smearing the windscreen

Gearbox oil leak (nearside driveshaft seal)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn more on outer edge

Nearside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn heavily on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn more on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn heavily on inner edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under body cover(s) fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,588 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen but still provide an adequate view

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in nearside steering rack/joint

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Under body covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Under bonnet covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Coolant level close to minimum level

Front wipers slightly smearing the windscreen but still provide an adequate view

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in nearside steering rack/joint

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Under body covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Under bonnet covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 68,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

center stop lamp inop

offside front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 30 Jul 2015 68,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

center stop lamp inop

front pads look low

offside front and nearside rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,367 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

osr shocker outer casing has slight damage

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,669 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Espace?

Based on 167,170 MOT tests across 12,195 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
7,518
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
12,195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,269
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,240
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,803
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,497
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MA51 CKA is a 2010 Renault Grand Espace in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Renault Grand Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 83,171 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 Grand Espace fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 9,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA51 CKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 16 years old, this Renault Grand Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA51 CKA is a 2010 Renault Grand Espace, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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