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SP53 VRO

2003 Renault Kangoo

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,132 mi
Last recorded45,132 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VRO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 45,132 miles

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

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

underside rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2026 45,121 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underside rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2025 36,767 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 36,767 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 22,691 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff and corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 21,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 18,270 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint between front sections (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,548 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 17,548 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel tank breather pipe has a clamp missing causing a leak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 16,285 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 16,285 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside 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 17 Jun 2016 14,805 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 14,805 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,900 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 10,249 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,093 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 10,093 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

fuel filler neck insecure and fouling on rear suspension

unable to check condition of offside rear wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,540 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rubber pipe from fuel filler neck starting to deteriate

Fail 16 Jun 2010 9,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

rubber pipe from fuel filler neck starting to deteriate

Fail 14 Jul 2009 9,327 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 9,033 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,280 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 VRO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VRO, 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 SP53 VRO registered?

SP53 VRO is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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