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SW53 NKO

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

202,599 mi
Last recorded202,599 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 NKO
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 202,599 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 202,599 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in both front trackrodends

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2012 197,617 miles

blow on exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2012 197,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

blow on exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2011 190,942 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside roll bar bush starting to crack and split

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 4 Jun 2011 190,942 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside roll bar bush starting to crack and split

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

offside front tyre on limit

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 14 Jun 2010 184,676 miles

front grille insecure

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak around engine area very near excessive

Fail 7 Jun 2010 184,676 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

front grille insecure

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak around engine area very near excessive

Pass 4 May 2009 176,988 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 176,739 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine leaking oil

near side rear brake slightly binding

Pass 12 May 2008 167,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2008 167,598 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 145,770 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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SW53 NKO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 SW53 NKO, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SW53 NKO registered?

SW53 NKO is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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