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SY53 UGP

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,198 mi
Last recorded130,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 UGP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 129,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2015 127,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively only just meet requirements,servicing required (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 127,003 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened condition is very poor and not operating correctly (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively only just meet requirements,servicing required (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers worn (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 124,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare tyre missing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 124,419 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

spare tyre missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 112,140 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,086 miles

Air bag fault light on dash is on

Both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Centre stop light is inop

Off side mirror cover is missing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag fault light on dash is on

Both front wiper blades are deteriorating

Centre stop light is inop

Off side mirror cover is missing

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 86,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 74,869 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 68,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 55,735 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 47,429 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,759 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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SY53 UGP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SY53 UGP, 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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What year was SY53 UGP registered?

SY53 UGP is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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