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SM04 AJV

2004 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,235 mi
Last recorded48,235 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 AJV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,235 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 48,235 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 45,711 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 43,711 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 43,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 41,059 miles

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

spare wheel not road worthy

Pass 29 Nov 2021 37,797 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 37,797 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged not locking or unlocking (7.1.2 (d))

spare wheel badly perishing

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 35,357 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 35,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

spare wheel u/s perishing/separation

Pass 8 Nov 2019 32,291 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,469 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 28,468 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust hanging low and touching heat shields (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,089 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short at engine ecu on engine (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 24,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded beside clip on trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short at engine ecu on engine (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,509 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 18,508 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 1 May 2015 18,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs pittied advise to change

Pass 1 May 2015 18,325 miles

front brake discs pittied advise to change

Pass 17 Feb 2014 17,909 miles

2x rear tyres cracking

front discs and pads pittied

Pass 1 Feb 2013 17,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,084 miles

2x rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,553 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 16,346 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,410 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,963 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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SM04 AJV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM04 AJV, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM04 AJV registered?

SM04 AJV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is SM04 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 AJV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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