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VE16 KOV

2016 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,583 mi
Last recorded149,583 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Renault Kangoo74,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 KOV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 149,583 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 149,581 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,882 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

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

Wipers a little smeary

Pass 11 Jun 2024 116,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 116,807 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 97,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 97,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,006 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 79,993 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 72,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing heavily on the outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2020 51,397 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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VE16 KOV is a 2016 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 VE16 KOV, 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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VE16 KOV is a 2016 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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