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SW18 YKK

2018 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,876 mi
Last recorded173,876 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Renault Kangoo62,383 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 173,876 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 173,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 164,412 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 164,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,815 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 154,815 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 137,136 miles

travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Aug 2022 137,134 miles

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

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

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Aug 2021 118,740 miles

damage to o/s rear fog light lens

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 YKK 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 55.6%.

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 YKK, 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.

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What year was SW18 YKK registered?

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

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