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VO53 VDG

2003 Renault Kangoo

Yellow Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,744 mi
Last recorded174,744 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 VDG
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 174,744 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 174,744 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 167,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 163,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,139 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 159,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust box will need attention.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 140,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Very BAD oil leak from engine causeing damage to rubber bushes and off side gaiter

Pass 28 Feb 2012 140,625 miles

Very BAD oil leak from engine causeing damage to rubber bushes and off side gaiter

Pass 23 Feb 2011 122,880 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 103,086 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2010 103,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2009 88,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,941 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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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VO53 VDG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Yellow with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VO53 VDG, 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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VO53 VDG is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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