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AU05 YKC

2005 Renault Kangoo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

63,191 mi
Last recorded63,191 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YKC
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 63,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 62,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 62,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,582 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,580 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 60,784 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 60,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 58,692 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,469 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,469 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not catching (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,717 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,914 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 52,911 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,803 miles

Front brake discs are pitted on the inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,498 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 46,496 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2015 42,084 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,164 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,618 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 17,909 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,507 miles

Slight misting of oil around power steering pump

Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,585 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,929 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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AU05 YKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 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 AU05 YKC, 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 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU05 YKC registered?

AU05 YKC is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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