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VE52 BVB

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,392 mi
Last recorded186,392 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 BVB
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 186,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 172,766 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 172,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 160,816 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 150,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 150,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 137,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 127,206 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,581 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 114,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 100,555 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 100,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 86,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,776 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,491 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front inner pads could not be seen clearly

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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VE52 BVB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue 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 VE52 BVB, 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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VE52 BVB is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 22 February 2003.

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