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SJ65 BDW

2016 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 BDW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 115,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 114,034 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 114,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,275 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 106,272 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 97,229 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from axle hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe from axle hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe front front joint to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 92,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front joint to o/s/r brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,428 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front joint to o/s/r brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn close to limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 81,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 81,778 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe to hose at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 54,631 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 54,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65R15 XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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SJ65 BDW is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SJ65 BDW, 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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SJ65 BDW is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 18 February 2016.

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