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HY15 VBK

2015 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Kangoo82,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY15 VBK
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 172,200 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 172,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 159,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 147,922 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 147,906 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,247 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM NSF DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 108,522 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON,ADVISE INSPECT ON SERVICE.

SLIGHT RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE.

Fail 23 Jul 2020 108,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function EXCESSIVE BOUNCE (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORDS IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON,ADVISE INSPECT ON SERVICE.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2014 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON TREAD,3-2 MM,ADVISE CHANGE SOON.(195-65X15) (5.2.3 (e))

SLIGHT RATTLING NOISE FROM ENGINE.

SPANNER LIGHT ON DASH.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,520 miles

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

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

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

steering pulls to the left

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

steering pulls to the left

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,773 miles

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

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

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

high level stop light not working

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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HY15 VBK is a 2015 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2015 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,482 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 HY15 VBK, 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 11 years old, this Renault Kangoo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HY15 VBK registered?

HY15 VBK is a 2015 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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