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SM53 UJY

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,928 mi
Last recorded81,928 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UJY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,928 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,285 miles

advise slight free play on both proposhaft bearings

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,352 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,453 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 25,280 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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SM53 UJY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM53 UJY, 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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What year was SM53 UJY registered?

SM53 UJY is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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