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YM52 ZVA

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 ZVA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 138,661 miles

Emissions not tested thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Power steering component leaking from or by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewlls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed ONLY JUST PASSABLE (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect two rear (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension top mountings have movement when not under load advise checking

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,275 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed ONLY JUST PASSABLE (5.2.2b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 131,275 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed ONLY JUST PASSABLE (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 124,494 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened only just passable (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 124,494 miles

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

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

Horn not working refit wire (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened only just passable (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 117,084 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened only just passable (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 117,084 miles

Horn not working temp fix (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened only just passable (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported new rubber fitted (7.1.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 110,053 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 104,661 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack on o/s

Fail 24 Apr 2014 104,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

slight movement in steering rack on o/s

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,752 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight movement in steering rack on o/s

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,233 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 89,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,122 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,271 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 60,461 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 47,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 47,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YM52 ZVA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YM52 ZVA, 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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YM52 ZVA is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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