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YV51 OBP

2001 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,892 mi
Last recorded95,892 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Kangoo84,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 OBP
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,892 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 95,439 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,676 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,887 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R14C 89/87R 6PR LT Cracked - Date stamped 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R14C 89/87R 6PR LT Cracked - Date stamped 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,493 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R14C 89/87R 6PR LT Cracked - Date stamped 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70 R14C 89/87R 6PR LT Cracked - Date stamped 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level lamp inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 88,517 miles

Centre brake light n ot working.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 88,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre brake light n ot working.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,677 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,094 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,997 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 76,076 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,624 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,568 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,026 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,324 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 45,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,054 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,114 miles

battery weak ?

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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YV51 OBP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YV51 OBP, 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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YV51 OBP is a 2001 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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