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SW03 KJU

2003 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,012 mi
Last recorded136,012 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KJU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 136,012 miles

airbag light on

front wipers torn still clearing screen

slight play both front steering track rods

Fail 13 Sep 2012 136,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

front wipers torn still clearing screen

slight play both front steering track rods

Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,351 miles

slight play on both front steering arms

slight play on n/s/f strut top bearing

slight tear in floor n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 24 Aug 2011 121,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight play on both front steering arms

slight play on n/s/f strut top bearing

slight tear in floor n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,131 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,131 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 96,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,004 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,834 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 74,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 67,203 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 67,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SW03 KJU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SW03 KJU, 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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SW03 KJU is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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