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SP53 URO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,705 mi
Last recorded93,705 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 URO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 93,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

filler neck perished

Pass 1 Aug 2024 92,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

filler neck perished

Pass 14 Nov 2022 87,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 84,237 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 71,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2018 71,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,287 miles

Both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,287 miles

Both rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,367 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 55,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Fail 30 Jan 2014 49,946 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber hanger is perished & splitting

Pass 30 Jan 2014 49,946 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber hanger is perished & splitting

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,433 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Feb 2013 44,433 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,603 miles

Fuel filler pipe adrift fowling suspension; secured

Offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 6 Jan 2012 35,603 miles

Fuel filler pipe adrift fowling suspension; secured

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 30,859 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 29,201 miles

Nearside front seat belt strap slight fraying

Fail 21 Jul 2010 29,190 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front seat belt strap slight fraying

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,576 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 24,305 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2008 20,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,070 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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SP53 URO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 SP53 URO, 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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SP53 URO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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