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AV56 BCU

2006 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,885 mi
Last recorded161,885 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,885 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 161,412 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 160,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 159,233 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 159,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 157,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 156,072 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os/ns ()

Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 155,786 miles

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

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

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

surface rust under body

Pass 31 Mar 2017 154,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 153,216 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / CORROSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS / CORROSION ON N/S MAINLINE BRAKE PIPES

REAR FLEXI BRAKE FERRUELES CORRODING / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TRACK ROD END

YNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Sep 2014 151,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 148,688 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 140,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 131,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 131,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 113,397 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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AV56 BCU is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV56 BCU, 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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AV56 BCU is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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