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SM52 HWC

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,251 mi
Last recorded81,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 81,251 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 80,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,643 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,361 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2018 79,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 13 Feb 2017 76,456 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edge

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2017 76,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear tyres worn on edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,025 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight cracking to inner and outer wall on n/s rear tyre

slight smear from wiper blades

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,022 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of greas (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight cracking to inner and outer wall on n/s rear tyre

slight smear from wiper blades

Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,104 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 63,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,782 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

some play front caliper mounts

Fail 4 Feb 2012 54,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brake pipes covered in grease

damage to floor but not affecting structure

patches on both outer cv boots but not leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2012 54,874 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

damage to floor but not affecting structure

patches on both outer cv boots but not leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2011 52,866 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,774 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 51,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 49,541 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 38,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 38,149 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 26,373 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 17,491 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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SM52 HWC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 SM52 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 January 2003.

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