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YC51 AEK

2001 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,105 mi
Last recorded207,105 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC51 AEK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 207,105 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tierod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 204,167 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 195,973 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)

crack in b zone of windscreen but not seriously affecting to drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Mar 2017 195,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

crack in b zone of windscreen but not seriously affecting to drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Feb 2016 187,031 miles

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

advise engine oil leak

slight play in nearside steering track arm joint

Fail 16 Feb 2016 187,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

advise engine oil leak

advise handbrake travel

slight play in nearside steering track arm joint

Pass 23 Jan 2015 178,550 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 174,227 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 174,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 168,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 168,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 159,543 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 156,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 152,520 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

number plates deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2008 144,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 135,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 135,305 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 125,730 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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YC51 AEK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC51 AEK, 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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YC51 AEK is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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