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AO56 XPE

2006 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,388 mi
Last recorded45,388 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 XPE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 45,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 45,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bad but no cords/ ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 43,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 43,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 41,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 41,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking switch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 39,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight smell of fuel around fuel tank area but no leak

Pass 7 Oct 2021 37,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 31,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 29,357 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 29,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,032 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 28,032 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 27,782 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 27,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 27,329 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 27,329 miles

Offside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel hose leaking filler neck to tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,895 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside rear air suspension unit weak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,895 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside steering rack gaiter perished

Offside rear air suspension unit weak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,485 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 25,907 miles

fuel filler hose perished advise replace

Pass 3 Sep 2012 25,118 miles

all four tyres cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2012 25,082 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,422 miles

fuel tank filler pipe starting to perish/crack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,873 miles

fuel line perishing around fuel tank (no leaks)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,306 miles

fuel pipe running along fuel tank is perished (no leaks)

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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AO56 XPE is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO56 XPE, 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 AO56 XPE registered?

AO56 XPE is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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