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Renault Kangoo

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,461 cc

L4 BCUMOT history

L4 BCU is a white diesel Renault Kangoo first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 124,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2022.

L4 BCU white Renault Kangoo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Renault Kangoo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2023
Mileage
124,060 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Renault
Model
Kangoo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 BCU was last recorded at 124,060 miles on 2 Aug 2022, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,581 miles · 2 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
6,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,060 miles
  • 2021 – 123,581 miles
  • 2018 – 119,107 miles
  • 2017 – 116,719 miles
  • 2016 – 108,964 miles
  • 2015 – 104,896 miles
  • 2014 – 96,670 miles
  • 2013 – 86,419 miles
  • 2012 – 69,293 miles
  • 2011 – 56,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Long travel on hand brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,060 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    488496009460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,581 miles (+4,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    612301351110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,107 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,107 miles
    Test number
    144706901271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,719 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    564596272488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail116,718 miles (+3,878)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,718 miles
    Test number
    350215037244
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass112,840 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,840 miles
    Test number
    700659813658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  7. Fail112,838 miles (+3,874)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,838 miles
    Test number
    103855384232
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake
    • AdvisorySlight bind offside rear brake

  8. Pass108,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,964 miles
    Test number
    648661583724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped & marked

  9. Fail108,964 miles (+4,068)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,964 miles
    Test number
    857915021657
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve slightly perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped & marked

  10. Pass104,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    807869275080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,896 miles (+8,226)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    636047075057
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass96,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    569956384063
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  13. Fail96,670 miles (+10,251)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    405415184017
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  14. Pass86,419 miles (+17,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,419 miles
    Test number
    259299663438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass69,293 miles (+12,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,293 miles
    Test number
    188365772115
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Pass56,467 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,467 miles
    Test number
    487132471191
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/r/ tyre outer sidwall has split as marked
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre outer sidewall has split as marked

Questions about L4 BCU

Does L4 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 BCU expired on 1 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 BCU?
The MOT on L4 BCU expired on 1 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 BCU done?
L4 BCU was recorded at 124,060 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2022, an average of 6,081 miles a year.
Has L4 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 BCU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on L4 BCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 BCU find?
L4 BCU passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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