2014 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · HN14 XES

A consistent run of clean MOT results defines the mechanical picture for this 2014 Renault Kangoo, with four consecutive passes recorded between 2022 and 2025 and no advisories, failures, or minor defects logged at any point in the presented DVSA history. The most recent test on 22 July 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding three annual examinations in 2024, 2023, and 2022 followed exactly the same pattern, indicating that items typically scrutinised under the MOT regime such as braking performance, suspension condition, tyre condition, lighting, exhaust integrity, and structural corrosion have not been flagged. While a clean advisory record cannot be treated as proof of overall mechanical condition, it does demonstrate that the vehicle has remained compliant with statutory roadworthiness requirements across four successive tests without items deteriorating to the point of failure or warranting an advisory. The recorded odometer reading of 194,507 miles against a vehicle of approximately twelve years of age gives an average annual accumulation of around 16,209 miles, which is notably high for a car of this type and age. There are no extended gaps between test dates that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the regularity of the annual examinations combined with the mileage figure points to a vehicle that has been in near-continuous service. From a mechanical standpoint, high annual mileage of this nature places sustained demand on wear items that fall outside the strict pass or fail criteria of the MOT test but are critical to long-term serviceability. Brake discs and pads, clutch components, drivetrain mountings, and suspension bushes accumulate wear proportionally to use rather than age, and a Kangoo covering this kind of distance is likely to have seen multiple replacements of consumable items during its working life, even where those replacements have not been recorded in the MOT data. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories relating to corrosion, suspension components, or braking system wear across the four most recent tests is a positive indicator, but the mileage figure warrants a heightened physical inspection. Particular attention should be paid to the condition of the front suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs, listening on a test drive for any knocking or clonking noises over uneven road surfaces that would indicate worn bushes or deteriorated spring seats. The steering should be checked for any vagueness, knocking, or uneven wear on the inside or outside edges of the front tyres, which can indicate worn wishbone bushes or tracking irregularities, both common on high-mileage vehicles of this type. The brake pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the vehicle should pull up in a straight line without any pulling to one side under braking, as binding calipers are a known issue on vehicles of this age and mileage. Given the high annual mileage and the working-vehicle profile typical of a Renault Kangoo, a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician should be considered essential, covering items the MOT does not fully assess. The clutch should be evaluated for slipping under load, particularly in higher gears, and the gearbox checked for any synchro wear or reluctant selection when warm. The engine should be examined for any signs of oil leaks from the rocker cover, sump, and turbo oil lines if a diesel variant is fitted, and a compression test or diagnostic check would be prudent to assess internal engine condition. Finally, the load floor, rear suspension components, and underbody should be inspected for any signs of corrosion or structural fatigue that may not have yet reached the threshold for an advisory but could be relevant given the sustained high-mileage use this vehicle has clearly endured.