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SW52 BDV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,007 mi
Last recorded194,007 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 BDV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 194,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 193,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has outer edge wear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 179,255 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2012 179,190 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)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 165,490 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 165,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 146,094 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside inner rack joint

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 16 Oct 2009 127,447 miles

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

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

front number plate distorted

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

nearside rear lamp stop spring fractured

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Oct 2008 105,760 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 105,755 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 87,066 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

offside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 23 Dec 2006 59,899 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 59,525 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 35,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes just on balance

nearside steering rack end slight play

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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SW52 BDV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW52 BDV, 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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SW52 BDV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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