MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limits (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner socket worn (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls
different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle
front brake discs worn
front pads low
high level brake light inop
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls
different size tyres fitted on front axle to rear axle
front brake discs worn
high level brake light inop
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light inop
slight play in o/s steering control arm
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light inop
slight play in o/s steering control arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM53 UWH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 SM53 UWH, 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 UWH registered?
SM53 UWH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 December 2003.
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