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SB13 VNJ

2013 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Kangoo88,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 VNJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 75,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front cv joint clicking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Jul 2026 75,614 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front cv joint clicking

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat sheild loose

Pass 10 Jul 2025 69,596 miles

Central Rear Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 69,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 61,701 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 56,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 56,857 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leek (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to end (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 52,920 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 52,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,987 miles

advice on further look at eng management and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Fail 6 Jul 2021 45,987 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advice on further look at eng management and abs light after re set

advice on further look at front and rear brakes and brake discs

advice on slight pitting at front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,188 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

advice on further look at n/s/f outer cv clip

Pass 5 Jul 2019 33,411 miles

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

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

advice on further look at spring platforms

advice on slight pitting at o/s/f and n/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Jun 2018 26,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 26,482 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,801 miles

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

x2 rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 28 Jun 2016 15,410 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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SB13 VNJ is a 2013 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SB13 VNJ, 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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SB13 VNJ is a 2013 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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