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YK03 VEH

2003 Renault Kangoo

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

136,845 mi
Last recorded136,845 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 VEH
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 136,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 125,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 125,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant leaking from engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,857 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 111,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,555 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 101,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front brake binding very slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,588 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,586 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,091 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,310 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 67,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 56,919 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 56,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,577 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,577 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,950 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 36,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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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YK03 VEH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YK03 VEH, 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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YK03 VEH is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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