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SD16 VLW

2016 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,287 mi
Last recorded154,287 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 154,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 130,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level stop light inop

Fail 1 Nov 2024 130,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level stop light inop

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm scrubbing on inside edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm scrubbing on inside edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald ()

Fail 27 Sep 2023 115,580 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet release catch not opening bonnet (from under bonnet) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect strut (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect strut (5.3.2 (d))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm scrubbing on inside edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm scrubbing on inside edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective bald ()

Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.89mm 195/65/15 91h Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,739 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))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 78,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SD16 VLW is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,388 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 SD16 VLW, 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 10 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SD16 VLW is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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