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YK08 YAY

2008 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,262 mi
Last recorded171,262 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Espace88,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YAY
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 171,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 159,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 151,287 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jul 2023 151,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 145,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 138,315 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 138,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Jul 2020 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen marked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Fail 30 Jun 2020 135,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen marked

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,987 miles

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

Nearside windscreen is marked

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,469 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 105,891 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,102 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Fail 7 Jul 2016 96,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,810 miles

Battery earth terminal insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield fouling the exhaust system

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front (ABS unit to caliper flexi hose) brake pipe heavily corroded (pass criteria just met)

Nearside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened

No rear passenger seats fitted at time of inspection

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber has a cable tie attached

Slight play in nearside steering rack/joint

Slight play in offside steering rack/joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2015 85,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Battery earth terminal insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust heatshield fouling the exhaust system

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front (ABS unit to caliper flexi hose) brake pipe heavily corroded (pass criteria just met)

Nearside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

Nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened

No rear passenger seats fitted at time of inspection

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake disc worn, pitted and corroded, but not seriously weakened

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake disc worn, pitted, corroded and scored, but not seriously weakened

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber has a cable tie attached

Slight play in nearside steering rack/joint

Slight play in offside steering rack/joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,336 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,356 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 55,234 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 55,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 42,888 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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YK08 YAY is a 2008 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 88,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK08 YAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Espace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YK08 YAY is a 2008 Renault Espace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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