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SO52 HAU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

139,237 mi
Last recorded139,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 HAU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 139,237 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 139,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 104,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,699 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

some/slight play/free movement felt in steering

Fail 3 Mar 2007 54,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front indicator lense cracked

some/slight play/free movement felt in steering

Fail 3 Mar 2007 54,364 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Feb 2007 54,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 43,332 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 43,332 miles

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

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

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

advise-2 x new tyres on front and tracking check 175/65x14

advise-both front tyres at 3mm and nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

advise-nearside front indicator lense cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,085 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SO52 HAU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 SO52 HAU, 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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SO52 HAU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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