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GY55 WGE

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,235 mi
Last recorded209,235 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 WGE
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 209,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 197,413 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 197,413 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2012 189,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cv joints noisy\front wheels slightly damaged\brake discs corroding\brake pipes for condition and corrosion\nsf mirror damage\gearbox stabilisation bar wear in bush

damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2012 189,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

cv joints noisy\front wheels slightly damaged\brake discs corroding\brake pipes for condition and corrosion\nsf mirror damage\gearbox stabilisation bar wear in bush

damage to rear of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2010 170,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

back of van damage

front brake disc's worn

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 148,348 miles

advisorys on previous test

slight play in steering rack on offside

Fail 3 Nov 2009 148,342 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Air bag tell tale on

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2008 125,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning light on

front nearside inner track control arm slight play

front offside inner track control arm slihgt plsy

Fail 25 Sep 2008 125,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

airbag warning light on

front nearside inner track control arm slight play

front offside inner track control arm slihgt plsy

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 WGE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY55 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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