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VK03 HBZ

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,398 mi
Last recorded161,398 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,398 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,594 miles

Heat Shield loose on rear

Light corrosion n/s/r brake pipes

O/S Front brake disc corroded

O/S/F anti roll bar bushes perished

O/S/F front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 128,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 99,591 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 84,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 84,454 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,652 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 73,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 61,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,922 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 52,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 45,564 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 36,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 26,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VK03 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VK03 HBZ, 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 VK03 HBZ registered?

VK03 HBZ is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VK03 HBZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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