2015 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · KE15 MPO

A 2015 Renault Kangoo with over 103,000 miles on the clock presents a mixed mechanical picture, with the most recent activity centred on an electrical and visibility-related failure in late October 2025 followed by a clean pass just ten days later on 10 November 2025. That cluster of defects (inoperative stop lamps, a failed nearside front position lamp, an inoperative registration plate lamp, an insufficient washer supply, and an insecure front passenger door catch) was addressed quickly enough to secure a pass, but it does flag the vehicle's age-related electrical fragility. The remainder of the recorded history is relatively sparse but generally tidy: passes with only minor or advisory items in 2022, 2021, and 2019. The 2022 test is the most informative from a structural standpoint, recording advisories on both rear brake pipes for corrosion and front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides, alongside a still-present windscreen chip. Annual mileage averages around 9,400 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a van of this type and age, although the testing record itself shows a notable gap. No MOT was captured between May 2019 and June 2021, and again between October 2022 and October 2025, which is consistent with the vehicle being either below the MOT threshold for part of that period or simply not being submitted for test. There is no recorded mileage data supplied with the individual tests, so it is not possible to confirm whether mileage accumulated steadily across those years or in uneven blocks; what can be said is that, at 103,490 miles on an eleven-year-old vehicle, wear on consumables, braking components, and suspension items should be expected to be proportionate to that figure. The advisories recorded in 2022 are the most important items to verify physically before purchase. The flagged rear brake pipes corroded and coated in grease or other material on both sides should be inspected closely on a ramp or from underneath, as surface grease can mask thinning pipe walls and brake lines of this age and mileage are known to corrode from the inside out where salt and moisture collect. With 103,000 miles accumulated, the brake hydraulic system should be checked for any sponginess under pedal pressure, and the rear drums or calipers examined for binding or uneven wear. The front tyre advisory on both sides, recorded as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, is worth correlating with the current set of tyres fitted; uneven shoulder wear often points to worn front suspension components, so listen for clonks or knocks over speed bumps and uneven road surfaces, and check for steering pull or vibration under braking. The October 2025 failure items, although rectified, warrant a targeted electrical and door-function check on any viewing. Confirm that all stop lamps, the registration plate illumination, and the front position lamps operate reliably on first ignition, and verify the windscreen washer produces a full wash to the top of the screen rather than a dribble, as washer pumps and reservoir level switches are known weak points. The front passenger door catch should be operated several times to confirm positive latching, as an insecure catch is a failable item and a known wear point on sliding or frequent-use doors. Given the gap between 2022 and 2025 with no recorded advisories in that window, a thorough inspection underneath for any corrosion that may have developed during that untested period, particularly on underbody components and the rear brake pipe areas previously flagged, would be prudent before committing to purchase.