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AO04 HVT

2004 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,535 mi
Last recorded32,535 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HVT
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 32,535 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 29,502 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE TO REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2024 29,484 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE PIPE TO REAR BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 26,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 22,161 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 22,161 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 18,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 18,890 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking suspect pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 17,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 11 Mar 2020 17,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 13,018 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 11,156 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 11,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 11,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 10,182 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 10,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,989 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 7,989 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper not clearing window

Fail 2 Nov 2012 7,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system modified

nearside front tyre perished sidewalls

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked outer edges not exposing cords

rear seats removed for wheel chair access,nearside rear seat only

Pass 2 Nov 2012 7,464 miles

exhaust system modified

nearside front tyre perished sidewalls

offside & nearside rear tyres cracked outer edges not exposing cords

rear seats removed for wheel chair access,nearside rear seat only

Pass 31 Oct 2011 6,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both nearside tyres have minor sidewall damage

both rear tyres cracking

brake servo unit corroded

exhaust rubbers heavily perished/ splitting

Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,100 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel over flow pipe slightly damp

nearside rear tyre perished sidewalls

park brake supporting clip broken

Pass 3 Nov 2009 4,406 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 921 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,278 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 11,358 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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AO04 HVT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 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 AO04 HVT, 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 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO04 HVT is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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