2006 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · AD55 AUM

The Renault Kangoo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 January 2025 at 221,447 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from January 2022 through January 2024 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 26 January 2023 at 211,293 miles, reversed the next day with a pass at 211,298 miles and no defects listed on either entry, indicating a clerical or minor non-mechanical rejection rather than a substantive fault. Annual mileage averages around 11,000 miles, typical for a 2006 vehicle of this type. The records show steady accumulation: 207,513 miles in January 2022, 211,298 miles in January 2023, 215,889 miles in January 2024, and 221,447 miles in January 2025. The gap between the January 2023 fail and pass covered only five miles, confirming the rejection was resolved immediately. No long dormant periods or sudden mileage spikes appear in the data, and the clean advisory history across five years suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and emissions within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion, suspension bushes, and brake discs given the vehicle's 20-year age and 221,447-mile total. The MOT record flags no advisories, but high-mileage vans of this era commonly develop worn coil springs and tired damping unseen in a pass-only history. Verify the 26 January 2023 failure reason with DVSA, as the blank defect field offers no technical explanation for the one-day reject. Given the sparse but consistent test data, treat the Kangoo as mechanically sound on paper with low risk from recorded history. Prior owners maintained test compliance, though the absence of advisories at this mileage likely reflects minimal scrutiny rather than a fault-free chassis. A pre-purchase check of underbody integrity and drivetrain condition remains prudent before purchase.