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R40 HYJ

2007 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Kangoo72,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 HYJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 133,039 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 133,038 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,051 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,501 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Jun 2022 108,218 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Jul 2021 107,103 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,768 miles

rear door damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,755 miles

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

Offside Front Upper ee

rear door damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,344 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 88,357 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 88,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,384 miles

NSF outer anti roll bar bush deteriorated

Small chips to windscreen

Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,384 miles

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

NSF outer anti roll bar bush deteriorated

Small chips to windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,606 miles

4 tyres have small cuts to tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Only 1 washer jet working to NS of screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,583 miles

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

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

4 tyres have small cuts to tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Only 1 washer jet working to NS of screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,947 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 50,622 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,863 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 28,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 22,164 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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R40 HYJ is a 2007 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,364 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 R40 HYJ, 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 19 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R40 HYJ registered?

R40 HYJ is a 2007 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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