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Y873 KGY

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,834 mi
Last recorded150,834 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY873 KGY
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 150,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and low both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 149,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,682 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight crack in corner (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 146,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 142,766 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 140,971 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 140,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,288 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked

N/S/R tyre cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,024 miles

Engine oil leak

Some rust to inner face of front discs

Fail 20 Feb 2017 138,024 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Small cracks in alt belt

Some rust to inner face of front discs

Pass 18 Feb 2016 137,360 miles

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber excessively deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2016 137,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust rubber excessively deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,474 miles

slight cracks to lower arm bushes

slight wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2014 135,025 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,025 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs have slight corrosion

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 131,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 129,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2011 127,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

corrosion at front suspension

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 127,086 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

corrosion at front suspension

engine oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 124,536 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rusty lips on front discs

Pass 12 May 2009 122,109 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 116,627 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 May 2008 116,627 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,225 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 98,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006

both front anti roll bar bushes have corrosion

o/s front bumper has damage

slight play steering rack

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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Y873 KGY is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,556 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 Y873 KGY, 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 25 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y873 KGY is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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