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GY55 VXW

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,007 mi
Last recorded113,007 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2020 113,007 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lamp lense cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 108,813 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,599 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cut in sidewall - no obvious cord exposed

Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Not efficient (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Inner Cut in sidewall - no obvious cord exposed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 103,618 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 103,617 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,820 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)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,062 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

slight play in steering

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,007 miles

front discs slightly lipped

slight play in steering

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 VXW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GY55 VXW, 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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GY55 VXW is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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