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SV53 YYR

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 YYR
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 83,167 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 83,167 miles

Nearside 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 67,009 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 67,009 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,682 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 61,682 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

hose has came off turbo

slight play in nearside front steering rod end

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 48,102 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 48,102 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 41,340 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,246 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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SV53 YYR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV53 YYR, 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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SV53 YYR is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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