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FY55 NCU

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NCU
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 91,787 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 91,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 88,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 84,346 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 84,346 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,496 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,005 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Jun 2015 74,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 68,270 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 68,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,103 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 65,103 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre wewaring low on inner edge

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre wewaring low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,798 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 47,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 39,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 39,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FY55 NCU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY55 NCU, 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 FY55 NCU registered?

FY55 NCU is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is FY55 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 NCU shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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