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BL55 OLV

2006 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,976 mi
Last recorded150,976 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Kangoo76,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OLV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 150,976 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 150,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 147,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,507 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 135,507 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 126,690 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 126,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 110,553 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 110,552 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 107,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread showing sign`s of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread showing sign`s of perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 96,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 94,033 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 94,033 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 92,150 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,264 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 89,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 78,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 72,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,253 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,107 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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BL55 OLV is a 2006 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL55 OLV, 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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BL55 OLV is a 2006 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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