2013 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · ML13 LXN

The 2013 Renault Kangoo presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 6 November 2025 at 107,510 miles where the tester recorded no defects. Prior examinations in December 2024 at 100,605 miles, October 2023 at 100,535 miles, and April 2022 at 99,273 miles all returned passes with no advisories. The vehicle shows no recurring mechanical faults, corrosion issues, or brake and suspension concerns across the four-year record. Annual mileage sits at roughly 8,270 against a 13-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of light commercial vehicle. The records expose an unusual usage curve. Between April 2022 and October 2023 the odometer advanced only 1,262 miles, then just 70 miles by December 2024. A jump of 6,905 miles occurred before the November 2025 test. Such a flat then sudden rise suggests the Kangoo stood idle for long periods, then entered regular service recently. A clean MOT history with zero advisories implies previous owners addressed wear before each test and kept basic consumables within limits. The lack of flagged items on tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity is a positive signal for a vehicle of this age. Buyers should still verify in person that standing time has not bred perished rubber, seized brake calipers, or underbody corrosion the annual test missed. Given the low historical mileages and recent 6,905-mile surge, inspect the clutch, gearbox, and suspension bushes for fresh stress. Check the date codes on all four tyres and test the handbrake mechanism for binding after the idle spell. The Kangoo remains a sound used purchase on paper, but physical confirmation of dormant-period condition is warranted before funds transfer.