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SO03 VPK

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

132,765 mi
Last recorded132,765 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 VPK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 132,765 miles

Slight corrosion in power steering pipes. Slight perishing nearside antiroll link rubbers. Slight corrosion front suspension struts.

Fail 25 May 2018 132,765 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Securing clip at brake hose end missing. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Slight corrosion in power steering pipes. Slight perishing nearside antiroll link rubbers. Slight corrosion front suspension struts.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 125,284 miles

Slight wear in front brake discs, Driveshafts (slight seepage at N/S outer gaiter) & Front antiroll link rubbers. Power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 26 May 2017 125,011 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Lower pipe at rack connection. (2.3.3b)

Slight wear in front brake discs, Driveshafts (slight seepage at N/S outer gaiter) & Front antiroll link rubbers. Power steering pipes slightly corroded.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 115,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Slight perishing front antiroll link bushes,

Slight wear in drive shafts & steering tie rod inner joints.

Fail 25 May 2016 115,867 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting rubbers burst (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Slight perishing front antiroll link bushes,

Slight wear in drive shafts & steering tie rod inner joints.

Pass 15 May 2015 105,005 miles

Slight wear front brake discs, driveshafts & steering arm inner joints. Slight deterioration front antiroll links. Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Fail 14 May 2015 104,968 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Slight wear front brake discs, driveshafts & steering arm inner joints. Slight deterioration front antiroll links. Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,308 miles

Oil leak

Slight wear in both driveshafts. Front antiroll bar link rubbers slightly cracked. Slight wear front brake discs. Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 94,217 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Slight wear in both driveshafts. Front antiroll bar link rubbers slightly cracked. Slight wear front brake discs. Slight corrosion power steering pipes.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 74,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 74,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,205 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,787 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre flat and on 1.6mm

Fail 11 Aug 2008 34,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

spare tyre flat and on 1.6mm

Pass 14 Aug 2007 21,380 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 21,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,196 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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SO03 VPK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SO03 VPK, 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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SO03 VPK is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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