2002 Renault Kangoo 1.6L Petrol · AG51 HGY

The vehicle currently presents as roadworthy following a clean pass in the April 2026 test at 65,332 miles. The maintenance trend appears to have stabilised significantly in recent years. While the vehicle experienced a period of mechanical instability between 2015 and 2019, characterized by failures regarding suspension components, brake corrosion, and steering rack play, the most recent seven years of recorded data show a consistent pattern of passing tests without defects. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. A significant gap in testing and recorded mileage exists between June 2019 and April 2026, during which the vehicle covered only 773 miles. This seven-year interval suggests the vehicle has spent considerable time stationary. While low mileage reduces drivetrain wear, long periods of inactivity can lead to seized components or degraded rubber seals, which the recent clean MOT suggests have been addressed or are not currently problematic. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension. The 2019 failure highlighted corroded rear brake pipes and a pitted front inner brake disc, while the 2015 records flagged worn shock absorber bushes and thin brake pads. Although these issues were resolved to pass subsequent tests, the history of corrosion on brake lines and the age of the vehicle warrant a close examination of the chassis and fuel/brake lines for signs of structural rust. The steering and suspension also require scrutiny. The tester flagged play in the inner steering rack joints in May 2019, and the 2015 records noted aged, cracking tyres. Given the vehicle's tendency to sit idle, checking the condition of all rubber bushes, tyre sidewalls, and the integrity of the cooling system is advisable to ensure that the low-mileage usage has not resulted in age-related degradation of perishable components.