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SJ16 BFG

2016 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 BFG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 80,372 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 80,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 73,413 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 73,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,219 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 65,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 57,507 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 57,507 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 49,976 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 49,976 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 41,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 17,837 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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SJ16 BFG is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ16 BFG, 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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What year was SJ16 BFG registered?

SJ16 BFG is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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