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SJ16 HMF

2016 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,392 mi
Last recorded170,392 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 HMF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 170,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear seat worn - metal frame is on show

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 159,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 146,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 146,303 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge signs of wear to tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 125,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,735 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 99,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper including flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 99,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper including flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector has slight crack

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less then 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector has slight crack

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less then 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

undertray fitted

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 HMF is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HMF, 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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SJ16 HMF is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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