2016 Renault Kangoo 1.5L Diesel · YC66 YMT

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-22 showed the vehicle passed with two minor issues: brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c)) and a missing clutch pedal anti-slip provision. However, a prior failed MOT on 2026-01-21 revealed more serious concerns, including an offside front drive shaft joint so worn it was likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) and an offside rear tyre with tread below the 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). These issues suggest urgent repairs were required, and the subsequent pass implies they may have been addressed. A recurring pattern of tyre wear and suspension component degradation is evident. The offside rear tyre was near the legal limit in multiple MOTs, and both front and rear suspension arms, shock absorbers, and drive shaft joints showed repeated signs of wear or damage. The offside front outer drive shaft joint’s constant velocity boot was severely deteriorated in 2024, and the offside rear shock absorber casing had slight external damage as early as 2025. These issues indicate ongoing mechanical stress, possibly from heavy use or poor maintenance. The trend of defects appears to be worsening, particularly with the drive shaft joint failure risk and repeated tyre wear. While some issues (e.g., suspension arm boots) were repaired or mitigated, the proximity of the 2026 failed MOT to the passing test raises questions about the vehicle’s reliability. The mileage of 94,356 miles over 10 years is typical, suggesting average usage rather than excessive wear, but the frequency of repairs points to potential under-the-radar maintenance neglect.