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SJ14 BYR

2014 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

142,566 mi
Last recorded142,566 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Renault Kangoo84,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 BYR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 142,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 142,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and wearing to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop.

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 131,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 119,794 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 119,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 117,268 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 117,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 114,073 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 114,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 109,393 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 109,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge. tread life 2.5mm. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 103,711 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge. tread life 2.5mm. 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,686 miles

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

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

frt no.plate perished

Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,686 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

frt no.plate perished

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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SJ14 BYR is a 2014 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2014 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 84,027 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 SJ14 BYR, 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 12 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SJ14 BYR is a 2014 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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