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AJ56 VRN

2006 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 115,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 115,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,509 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 99,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,741 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 89,560 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR END OF MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 77,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,862 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all brake pipes coated in grease

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 4 Dec 2015 55,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all brake pipes coated in grease

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

rear exhaust support rubbers deteriorated

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,324 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

tow bar starting to corrode

Fail 8 Dec 2014 50,324 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

tow bar starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2013 44,940 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn slightly more on inside edge

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 44,940 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding

o/s/r tyre worn slightly more on inside edge

rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 39,440 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 39,440 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,914 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,645 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside front tyre tread low

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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AJ56 VRN is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 76,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 VRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 VRN registered?

AJ56 VRN is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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