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AY55 LDL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

70,085 mi
Last recorded70,085 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LDL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 70,085 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. Advise repair. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Slight seepage from ramps hydraulic ram.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Recommend replacing rear exhaust rubber hangers (perishing).

Registration bulbs reduced lighting.

Slight corrosion on ramp floor area/edge.

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

clutch pedal very stiff

Fail 31 Jan 2026 70,085 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant level below minimum.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted. Advise repair. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Slight seepage from ramps hydraulic ram.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S. ()

Recommend replacing rear exhaust rubber hangers (perishing).

Registration bulbs reduced lighting.

Slight corrosion on ramp floor area/edge.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just starting n/s only ()

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

corrosion starting rear floor also rear tail lift damp with oil

n/s steering rack gaiter a little twisted but not yet to any fail criteria

Fail 24 Feb 2025 68,387 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) just starting n/s only ()

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

corrosion starting rear floor also rear tail lift damp with oil

n/s steering rack gaiter a little twisted but not yet to any fail criteria

Pass 23 Feb 2024 67,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear silencer ( corrosion hole ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,056 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just in front of rear silencer ( corrosion hole ) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,198 miles

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

door locks operated when shutting the n/s sliding door

Fail 9 Feb 2023 65,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge steel visible. also heavily perished and cracked on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated affected by the operation of the left indicator intermittently (7.8 (c) (i))

door locks operated when shutting the n/s sliding door

Pass 26 Feb 2022 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing / cracking NEAR FAIL size 175/65 x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Advise rear seats missing at time of inspection

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both rear tyres perishing/ cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 61,532 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 61,532 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,375 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 59,373 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 55,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,024 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,145 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,009 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,081 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 9 Jan 2014 47,081 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 22 Dec 2012 42,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,653 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 LDL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LDL, 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 LDL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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