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SO56 GVW

2007 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Kangoo72,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 GVW
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 112,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 108,271 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,127 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,262 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,455 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 95,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,150 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 94,150 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 92,410 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 92,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 912,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 89,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,735 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,444 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 81,806 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside steering rack end worn

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 68,246 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,061 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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SO56 GVW is a 2007 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 72,364 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 SO56 GVW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SO56 GVW registered?

SO56 GVW is a 2007 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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