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VU53 HPV

2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

203,887 mi
Last recorded203,887 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HPV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 203,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2022 203,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 202,704 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 200,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 200,109 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 197,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 195,065 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 195,065 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 191,283 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 177,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 162,574 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 149,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 133,048 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 118,212 miles

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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VU53 HPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU53 HPV, 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 VU53 HPV registered?

VU53 HPV is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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