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AK56 XRM

2006 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XRM
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 146,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and cracked both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to perish and crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 144,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective torque restrictor bush worn. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 144,166 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective torque restrictor bush worn. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 141,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,716 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 139,716 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger split. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn low outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 137,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 136,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 136,245 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 134,030 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 134,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 131,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 130,416 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,416 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure Gaiter is also split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported X2 exhaust rubbers. (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,172 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 127,375 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 123,702 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,702 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,569 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 121,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 114,046 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 114,046 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 102,306 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,614 miles

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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AK56 XRM is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK56 XRM, 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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AK56 XRM is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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