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FY55 ZBV

2005 Renault Kangoo

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZBV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 75,267 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belts not tested.NO seats fitted and back full of luggage

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 75,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. upto 40% lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not tested.NO seats fitted and back full of luggage

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 74,765 miles

Coolant leak flange above gearbox ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belts not tested-seats removed and full of luggage

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car full of luggage ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak from engine flange

Fail 23 Apr 2024 74,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test car full of luggage ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coolant leak from engine flange

Pass 25 Oct 2022 73,763 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 71,565 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 70,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,895 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 61,541 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 61,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,791 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 59,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 53,423 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,306 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,314 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,954 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,165 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 23,164 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 17,770 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZBV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY55 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

FY55 ZBV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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