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SP53 VRT

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 VRT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,710 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2014 62,816 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 62,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,224 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,567 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 40,049 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 24,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 23,810 miles

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)

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

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 VRT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

SP53 VRT is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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