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SM52 HVS

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,597 mi
Last recorded165,597 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HVS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 165,597 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

smoke emmited under heavy acceleration, not considered excessive

spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Dec 2011 165,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2010 145,974 miles

airbag light indicates a fault

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil leak

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight 'free-play' detected at both front wheels (through pas rack) steering arms

spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Dec 2010 145,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light indicates a fault

centre stop lamp not working

engine oil leak

slight 'free-play' detected at both front wheels (through pas rack) steering arms

spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Dec 2009 127,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light illuminated indicating a possible fault with system

Fail 9 Dec 2009 127,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light illuminated indicating a possible fault with system

Pass 17 Dec 2008 113,775 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 113,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS .

Pass 14 Dec 2007 94,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTINGS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 74,415 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 74,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 56,669 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 56,361 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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SM52 HVS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 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 SM52 HVS, 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 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM52 HVS is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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