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2003 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

221,367 mi
Last recorded221,367 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 SKN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 221,367 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition off brake servo /master cylinder (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO OIL LEVEL BEING TO LOW (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside All direction indicators not working all offside indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake servo inoperative servo loose / broken at bulkhead (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leaking at driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 218,907 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 218,903 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bulb holder insecure not on adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 212,084 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 199,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 199,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 191,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber bushes deteriating

Pass 12 Jul 2017 181,763 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 174,137 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 174,137 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 164,406 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 158,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 151,271 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 151,271 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,730 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 143,730 miles

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

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

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 134,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 122,939 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 122,939 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2009 111,486 miles

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

slight play in n/s rasck end

Fail 14 Sep 2009 111,486 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s rasck end

Fail 15 May 2009 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 107,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 94,859 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 21 May 2008 94,859 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 24 Apr 2007 78,904 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,492 miles

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

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)

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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WV03 SKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WV03 SKN, 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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WV03 SKN is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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