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V517 KBA

2000 Renault Kangoo

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,195 mi
Last recorded113,195 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Renault Kangoo86,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV517 KBA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 113,195 miles

Central Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser mount bushes deteriorated due to oil contamination . resulting in excessive movement of engine. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust system snapped in half. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush de-bonded from suspension arm. resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area inner and outer including rear wheel arch inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced area close to axle bumpstop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush de-bonded resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer rear sill area including rear wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

heavy corrosion present in multiple areas on vehicle.

Loose items under drivers seat could become entangled in control pedals while driving ! very dangerous..

Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,499 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 110,489 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking at injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 104,440 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,440 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Inner (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,502 miles

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 90,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking On 1 and 4 injectors (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,546 miles

Engine torque mount bush worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 78,394 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine torque mount bush worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 71,262 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 60,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,877 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

R/N/S TYRE PERISHED

Fail 29 Jul 2013 59,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,416 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate

cut in outer wall of nearside rear tyre(do not see any cords)and tyre starting to perish on tread

nearside front brake disc looks in poor condition on inside face

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one of two rear exhaust mountings broken(exhaust still secure)

Fail 27 Jan 2011 57,676 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one of two rear exhaust mountings broken(exhaust still secure)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts on outter tyre walls of nearside front and nearside rear tyres(do not see cords)

offside front tyre starting to perish on inside

Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,914 miles

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 30 Jan 2008 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 Feb 2007 50,810 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,352 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake pads look to be low

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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V517 KBA is a 2000 Renault Kangoo in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2000 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 86,242 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 V517 KBA, 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 26 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V517 KBA is a 2000 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 February 2000.

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