2008 Renault Kangoo 1.1L Petrol · RX08 DJV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in June 2025 at 41,608 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to multiple safety and mechanical defects. The trend shows recurring issues with the steering system and suspension components, which persist or reappear across the last three years of testing records, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when they threaten an MOT. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,312 miles per year to reach the current 41,608 miles. This low usage explains the gradual degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perished steering rack gaiters and anti-roll bar bushes noted between 2023 and 2025. However, long periods of inactivity often lead to the specific issues seen here, evidenced by the corroded parking brake cable in 2023 and the binding rear brakes identified during the June 2024 test. A buyer must focus specifically on the steering assembly and front suspension, as the record consistently flags play in the steering rack inner joints and damaged gaiters. The anti-roll bar linkages have shown wear in multiple consecutive tests, necessitating a thorough check to ensure the alignment remains correct. Furthermore, the braking system requires close attention; the history shows a history of poor parking brake efficiency and binding rear calipers, which may indicate seized components or internal corrosion due to low use. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, a physical inspection should check for dry rot in the tyres, as the 2025 failure for a structural sidewall bulge and perishing tread on the offside front indicates that basic rubber consumables are being neglected despite the low distance driven. The structural integrity of the chassis should also be verified, although the MOT records do not explicitly flag significant corrosion to date.