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SW54 AEL

2004 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,169 mi
Last recorded166,169 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 AEL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 166,169 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 160,750 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 157,161 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2012 150,161 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 150,161 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 144,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 140,759 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,471 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,324 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 100,324 miles

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

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

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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SW54 AEL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW54 AEL, 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 SW54 AEL registered?

SW54 AEL is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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