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VG53 BCS

2010 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,138 mi
Last recorded42,138 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Kangoo85,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG53 BCS
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 42,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 42,131 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 23,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 20,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 18,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 18,269 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 15,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 12,825 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 12,825 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 11,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 10,514 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 9,313 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 6,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 6,562 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 6,562 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VG53 BCS is a 2010 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 85,735 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 VG53 BCS, 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 16 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VG53 BCS is a 2010 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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