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AY55 LBL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,761 mi
Last recorded97,761 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LBL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,761 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 97,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 94,686 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 91,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,466 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,146 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 77,330 miles

rear hydraulic rams damp

n/s/f shock corroded

o/s/r brake low reading

o/s/r shock damp

rear exhaust poor condition

rear hydraulic pipes heavily corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,734 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced o/s/r back plate damp

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear hydraulic pipes very poor condition and rear rams damp

Pass 7 Dec 2017 67,005 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,005 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking both (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,134 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,709 miles

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 54,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

slight bind on nsr brake

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,246 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,997 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 43,997 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,342 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,574 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 27,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,629 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,614 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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AY55 LBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AY55 LBL, 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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AY55 LBL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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