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SW18 YKJ

2018 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,388 mi
Last recorded138,388 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Renault Kangoo62,383 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 YKJ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 138,388 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2026 138,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to centre brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tail light lens cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,186 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 124,181 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 124,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 120,105 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 120,105 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 111,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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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SW18 YKJ is a 2018 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 62,383 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 SW18 YKJ, 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 8 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW18 YKJ registered?

SW18 YKJ is a 2018 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 August 2018.

Is SW18 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 YKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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