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GY55 VXV

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,255 mi
Last recorded142,255 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VXV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,255 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 127,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 120,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,909 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 102,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 90,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 90,751 miles

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

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 28 Feb 2012 80,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,017 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,519 miles

165/70x14 tyres fitted to front,165/65x14 tyres fitted to rear.

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

rear brakes, increase/decrease test near limit.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,360 miles

different size tyres front to the rear

n/s front wheel rim damaged

slight play in steering colume

Fail 1 Mar 2010 58,360 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

different size tyres front to the rear

n/s front wheel rim damaged

slight play in steering colume

Fail 27 Oct 2009 59,870 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 59,870 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,529 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S STEERING ARMS

Fail 17 Sep 2008 42,529 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S & O/S STEERING ARMS

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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GY55 VXV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY55 VXV, 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 GY55 VXV registered?

GY55 VXV is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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