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SY16 XYV

2016 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,577 mi
Last recorded124,577 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 XYV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 124,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 112,401 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 85,435 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 72,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 72,533 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 63,427 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 63,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 56,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes at rear flexi hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front windscreen chipped zone b

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 34,406 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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SY16 XYV is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,388 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 SY16 XYV, 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 10 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY16 XYV registered?

SY16 XYV is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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