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SM53 UWH

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,459 mi
Last recorded148,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 UWH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,459 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 144,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 144,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,932 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 140,842 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner socket worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,292 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 133,227 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 133,227 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 130,128 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,239 miles

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)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 123,239 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 114,547 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 114,547 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 111,153 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 111,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 86,559 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 86,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,170 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,711 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 32,909 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,787 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 27,787 miles

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.

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 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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